Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett was awarded by the International Tourism Investment Conference (ITIC) for his contribution to the developing of sustainability and resilient tourism practices in Jamaica, during the ITIC Summit that was held at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London on Monday.
The ITIC Global Tourism Investment Summit in London is an annual event that brings together tourism ministers, industry leaders and developers from the tourism, travel and hospitality sectors to connect with potential investors.
“This acknowledgement has truly come as a surprise, and I am humbled by it. It is good to see that our small island has become a thought leader on issues related to sustainability and resilience. This is a win for Jamaica, and indicates that we are on the right path to future-proofing our beloved industry,” a release from the Ministry of Tourism quoted Bartlett as saying.
The award acknowledged his pioneering work in advocating for comprehensive and sustainable practices, and building capacity for tourism resilience. Under his leadership, Jamaica has made significant strides in balancing tourism growth with environmental conservation and community development. The island has also become a thought leader on building resilience in tourism globally.
The minister led a delegation at the 2024 World Travel Market (WTM) scheduled for November 5-7. WTM London is home to the world’s travel trade – the most influential travel and tourism event globally. The highly anticipated event is expected to welcome over 45,000 participants.
Last year Bartlett was honoured with a ‘Lifetime Achievement Award for Promotion of Sustainable Travel & Tourism’ by the Pacific Area Travel Writers’ Association (PATWA) International Travel Awards. The coveted award was presented to Bartlett at the PATWA World Tourism & Aviation Leaders’ Summit at ITB Berlin in Germany.
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