Jamaica and Spain to sign strategic tourism partnership MOU

MADRID, SPAIN – Minister of Tourism of Jamaica, Hon Edmund Bartlett has indicated that a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Spain‘s Ministry of Tourism is in the works. This MOU would mark a significant step forward in international tourism cooperation between the two nations.

The agreement will establish a framework for collaboration across several key areas crucial to tourism development. The partnership will focus on four strategic pillars: gastronomy, human capital development, tourism resilience and sustainability, and technical support through staff exchanges.

The high-level discussion was held on January 21 at the Ministry of Industry and Tourism in Madrid, Spain with Minister Bartlett and Secretary of State for Tourism, Spain, Mrs. Rosario Sánchez Grau.

Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett (1st left) in a high-level discussion with Secretary of State for Tourism, Spain, H.E Rosario Sánchez Grau (2nd right) on a Memorandum of Understanding between Jamaica and Spain at the Ministry of Industry and Tourism in Madrid on January 21. Sharing in the moment are (left to right) Fiona Fennell, Public Relations and Communications Manager, Jamaica Tourist Board, Ruben Lopez, Director of the Touristic Cooperation and Competitiveness Division and Arturo Ortiz, Advisor to the Secretary of State.

“This partnership represents a milestone in Jamaica’s tourism evolution,” said Minister Bartlett. “In terms of gastronomy, by combining Jamaica’s vibrant culinary heritage with Spain’s world-renowned gastronomy expertise, we’re creating unprecedented opportunities for knowledge sharing and cultural exchange,” he added.

The collaboration will facilitate the exchange of best practices in sustainable tourism management, with both countries committed to developing resilient tourism models that can withstand global challenges. The staff exchange programme will enable tourism professionals from both nations to gain hands-on experience in their respective markets, fostering innovation and professional growth.

Key areas of cooperation include the development of culinary tourism initiatives and gastronomy programmes; implementation of sustainable tourism practices and resilience strategies; professional development and training programmes for tourism sector workers; exchange of technical expertise through bilateral staff placement programmes.

“This will be a strong area of collaboration for Jamaica’s tourism sector as both countries exchange ideas geared towards improving both country’s tourism products. Global disruptions have proven that we are stronger together and I look forward to this new partnership,” added Minister Bartlett.

The partnership is expected to strengthen both countries’ tourism sectors while creating new opportunities for cultural exchange and economic growth.

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