NewsSouth Florida Caribbean NewsAugust 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett appointed co-chair of World Economic Forum Tourism Day 2026
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has been selected to serve as co-chair for the World Economic Forum Tourism Day in 2026. This appointment positions Jamaica to participate in high-level international discussions regarding the global tourism sector.
Read the full story at South Florida Caribbean NewsWhy It Matters
The appointment provides Jamaica with a leadership role in shaping international tourism policy and economic dialogue at a major global forum in 2026.
Key Facts
- Edmund Bartlett, the Tourism Minister of Jamaica, was named co-chair of the World Economic Forum Tourism Day.
- The event is scheduled to take place in 2026.
- The appointment involves Jamaica in high-level global tourism policy discussions.
Who's Mentioned
locationJamaica“Country represented by the Tourism Minister”other30“Number of countries and institutions partnered with GTRCMC”personEdmund Bartlett“Tourism Minister of Jamaica and co-chair of the event”organizationWorld Economic Forum“Organizer of Tourism Day 2026”organizationGlobal Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre“Organization founded and co-chaired by Bartlett”locationGeneva“Location of the event”