Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, on Tuesday departed the island to Madrid, Spain, in preparation for the annual worldwide journey and tourism tradeshow, FITUR.
This occasion, scheduled from January 24 to January 28, 2024, is called Latin America’s premier journey commerce truthful, magnetizing tourism specialists and fans from all corners of the world.
FITUR: The forefront of Latin American tourism
FITUR assumes a job as the primary main engagement of the yr for tourism professionals, notably these hailing from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Minister Bartlett emphasised its significance, describing it as a discussion board the place connections are cast, insights are shared, and new alternatives within the dynamic tourism sector are explored.
Key engagements
He’s set to steer the Jamaican delegation in a high-level assembly with the CEO of Grupo Pinero, the operators of Bahia Principe accommodations and resorts.
In attendance will likely be Mrs. Encarna Pinero, together with senior members of her staff, Ms. Paqui Benitez and Jaimie Sitjar.
The Minister may also grace the FITUR opening ceremony, presided over by Their Majesties King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain.
Furthermore, he’ll partake in a particular reception for tourism ministers on the Fairgrounds, in addition to a meet & greet session for worldwide counterparts.
Networking with key figures
He may also attend a welcome reception hosted by Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-Basic of the United Nations World Tourism Group (UNWTO), and Sergio Díaz-Granados, Government President of CAF – Improvement Financial institution of Latin America.
Showcasing Jamaica’s tourism potential
Minister Bartlett underscored FITUR’s significance when it comes to funding and networking alternatives.
He states that Jamaica anticipates internet hosting over 3 million stopover guests in 2024, and FITUR serves as a useful platform to exhibit the nation’s choices, strengthen partnerships, and discover avenues for sustainable progress.
Throughout his keep, Minister Bartlett will have interaction with representatives from Edelweiss Air, a Swiss airline, and Sunwing Holidays from Canada.
Media engagements: Sharing Jamaica’s story
The Minister will take part in a collection of media interactions, together with an interview with RNE, a distinguished Spanish public radio station, Cinco Dias, a key monetary newspaper, and ABC Pure, a number one newspaper targeted on the setting and sustainability. Moreover, he’ll function in an interview with Onda Cero – Gente Viajera, a well known radio journey program in Spain.
Moreover, the Minister will share insights about Vacation spot Jamaica’s nature, meals, tradition, and way of life in an interview with Hola Viajes.
End result of engagements
To culminate his engagements in Spain, Minister Bartlett will attend the Inverotel Conventional Work Breakfast.
He’s scheduled to return to Jamaica on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
