Hon. Edmund Bartlett, C.D., M.P.
minister of tourism - jamaica
Hon. Edmund Bartlett is an innovator and a visionary; attributes that have underscored his many years of successful service to the tourism industry.
Under his leadership, tourism has been positioned as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive growth, through job and wealth creation, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), and community transformation. He is a tireless advocate for global tourism resilience and is founder and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
As one of the world’s leading Tourism Ministers, Mr. Bartlett has represented Jamaica regionally and internationally, and has copped numerous awards for his outstanding contribution to the industry.