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Another impactful stop on the TPDConnect with KIDS School Tour 2026! 🚌 Students at Mona Preparatory School enjoyed a fun and educational experience centered around tourism awareness, cultural heritage, national pride, and civic responsibility. Through destination highlights, storytelling, quizzes, and age-appropriate tourism education, students were encouraged to appreciate Jamaica’s unique identity and embrace their role as future tourism ambassadors. 🇯🇲 #TPDCoja #TPDConnectWithKids #ChildsMonth2026 #TourismAwareness #FutureTourismAmbassadors #Jamaica #SchoolTour #CulturalHeritage #30YearsOfImpact

🚨 Ocho Rios, we’re coming to you! champ.ly/OeiMKh2l TPDCo’s Licensing Expo 2026 continues on May 28, 2026, at the Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Pier from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Come out and get the support you need to learn more about tourism licensing, connect with the team, and receive assistance with onboarding to the new licensing platform. 📍 Ocho Rios Cruise Ship Pier 🗓️ May 28, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. #TPDCoJa #LicensingExpo2026 #Licensing #TourismReboundAndRebuild #30YearsOfImpact

champ.ly/1fQ3wDp3 Hon. Edmund Bartlett, OJ, CD, MP, Minister of Tourism, shares a special “Ed Talk: Tourism for All Edition” — a message highlighting the true power of Jamaica’s tourism sector. Not quite a TED Talk, but close enough, this Ed Talk reminds us that tourism is built through connections — from the farmer and creative to the small business owner, entertainer, tour guide, masseuse and every Jamaican playing their part. As Minister Bartlett reminds us, tourism works best like a relay race: everyone has a leg to run, everyone has a baton to carry, and when we move together, Jamaica wins. 🇯🇲 #TourismForAll #EdTalk #TPDCoJa #JamaicaTourism #30YearsOfImpact #tourismwibread #MOT #Tourismja

Calling all entrepreneurs, team leaders, supervisors and managers! 📣 Registration is now open for Team Jamaica Training (Level 2) at the Tourism Centre, Kingston. Training Dates: July 23, 24, 28, 29 & 30, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Cost: $20,000 per person Registration Deadline: July 9, 2026 Pre-requisite: Participants must be Team Jamaica, Team Member certified. To register, contact Kameil McNeil, Training Officer at 876-550-6919 / 876-968-3441 or email kameil.mcneil@tpdco.org . #TPDCoja #TeamJamaica #TourismTraining #CustomerService #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #30YearsOfImpact

champ.ly/Epo12Xmc Learning, culture, and excitement came alive at Homestead Primary during another meaningful stop on the TPDConnect with KIDS School Tour 2026! Students explored the importance of tourism, destination assurance, heritage preservation, and community responsibility through engaging presentations and interactive activities. The initiative continues to inspire young minds to take pride in Jamaica’s people, places, stories, and experiences. #TPDCoja #TPDConnectWithKids #ChildsMonth2026 #TourismEducation #CulturalPride #Jamaica #FutureLeaders #SchoolTour #30YearsOfImpact

TPDCo connected with stakeholders at Licensing Expo 2026: Day 1 in Portland, providing guidance, support and key information to tourism entities as they navigate the licensing process. The team also assisted stakeholders with onboarding for the new licensing platform, helping to make the process more accessible and efficient. Thank you to everyone who came out and engaged with us as we continue working together to strengthen Jamaica’s tourism product. #TPDCoja #LicensingExpo2026 #Portland #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #TourismStakeholders #TourismLicensing #30YearsOfImpact

Public Advisory ‼️ The Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) wishes to advise internal and external stakeholders and partners that the attraction formerly known as Rafting on the Rio Grande has been officially renamed and rebranded as One Love on the Rio📍. This transformation marks a strategic shift toward a more wholesome and immersive visitor experience, with improvement works now underway at the Rafters Rest and Berrydale locations. Regular rafting activities will continue uninterrupted throughout the improvement period. For further information, contact TPDCo at 876-968-3441-30, 876-968-1909, or 876-968-3626, or One Love on the Rio directly at 876-565-2039. #TPDCoja #OneLoveOnTheRio #📍#RioGrande #JamaicaTourism #PublicAdvisory #VisitJamaica #TourismForAll #30YearsOfImpact

Register now for TPDCo’s Tour Guiding Skills Training Programme in Kingston! Training will be held at the Tourism Centre, Kingston on June 22, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30, 2026, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM daily. Participants will receive a training manual, certification, tour observation and bus mock tours. Cost: $15,000 JMD per person Registration Deadline: June 12, 2026 Pre-requisite: Participants must be Team Jamaica, Team Member certified. To register, contact Kameil McNeil, Training Officer at 876-550-6919 / 876-968-3441 or email kameil.mcneil@tpdco.org . #TPDCoja #TourGuidingSkills #TourismTraining #TeamJamaica #Kingston #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #30YearsOfImpact

We are here at the Jamaica Palace Hotel Limited in Portland for the TPDCo Licensing Expo 2026! champ.ly/s9M3dz61 Tourism operators and entities are encouraged to come out, learn more about the licensing process, connect with key stakeholders, and get familiar with TPDCo’s new licensing platform. The Information and Communications Technology Team will also be on-site to assist with onboarding and provide support to users accessing the platform. Come out and be part of the conversation! #TPDCoja #LicensingExpo2026 #Portland #JamaicaTourism #TourismCompliance #TourismDevelopment #ServiceExcellence #DestinationAssurance #30YearsOfImpact

Tourism is for all. 🇯🇲✨ It is more than an industry; it is a shared responsibility, a national opportunity, and a reminder that every Jamaican has a part to play. From the small business owner offering authentic local products, to the community enterprise preserving stories and traditions, to the service provider helping visitors feel welcomed, each contribution helps shape the way Jamaica is experienced and remembered. When local businesses are supported, communities are strengthened. When communities are strengthened, tourism becomes more inclusive, more sustainable, and more beneficial to the people who help build it. A stronger tourism sector is created through partnership, participation, and pride — one that supports local enterprise and reminds every Jamaican that tourism belongs to all. champ.ly/i6Oh8Mwp #TourismForAll #JamaicaTourism #InclusiveTourism #SustainableTourism #MSMEs #CommunityTourism #SupportLocal #TourismMatters #VisitJamaica #30YearsOfImpact

Happy Mother’s Day to the women whose love, strength, and guidance continue to shape families, communities, and generations. 💛 Today, TPDCo celebrates all mothers and mother figures — our first teachers, everyday heroes, and endless sources of comfort and care. May your day be filled with love, appreciation, and the warmth you so freely give. 🌷 #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay #TPDCoja #Jamaica #CelebratingMothers #30YearsOfImpact

The TPDConnect with KIDS School Tour 2026 made an exciting stop at Creative Kids Learning Academy! 🚌 Students were engaged through interactive learning designed to build tourism awareness, national pride, and civic responsibility among Jamaica’s young learners. Through storytelling, destination highlights, fun quizzes, and cultural engagement, the visit encouraged students to better understand Jamaica’s tourism product and their own role as future tourism ambassadors. 🇯🇲💛 #TPDConnectWithKids #TPDCoja #ChildsMonth2026 #TourismAwareness #FutureTourismAmbassadors #Jamaica #SchoolTour #CulturalPride #30YearsOfImpact

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has called for a national reset of Jamaica’s moral and social order, emphasizing the importance of restoring strong values and moral foundations in national life. Speaking at TPDCo’s 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Church Service at Grace Missionary Church in Kingston, Minister Bartlett highlighted the role of the Church as a guiding force in shaping values, strengthening communities, and supporting the country’s continued development. As TPDCo celebrates 30 years of service, the message serves as a reminder of the importance of purpose, responsibility, and collective action in building a stronger Jamaica. 🇯🇲 Click link to view: champ.ly/sfIR7udj #TPDCoja #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #MinisterOfTourism #EdmundBartlett #ThanksgivingService #Jamaica #ValuesMatter #TourismStrong #30YearsOfImpact

Happy Teacher’s Day! 🍎📚 Today, TPDCo celebrates all teachers and trainers for their dedication, patience, and commitment to shaping minds, inspiring excellence, and nurturing the future of Jamaica. We also salute our TPDCo trainers, who continue to share knowledge, build capacity, and support the development of Jamaica’s tourism industry. Thank you for the impact you continue to make in classrooms, communities, and training spaces across the island. 💙 #HappyTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TPDCoja #Jamaica #ThankYouTeachers #TPDCoTrainers #TourismTraining #CapacityBuilding #FutureLeaders #ShapingMinds #30YearsOfImpact

We’re Hiring! Join Our Team at TPDCo! 🇯🇲 Ready to grow your career in tourism and administration? We’re looking for qualified candidates to join our team in Kingston. ✅ Accounting Clerk/Typist 📩 Submit your resume to jobs@tpdco.org 🔗 Instagram/TikTok: Link in bio for full details 🌐 All other platforms: champ.ly/pvl42kjX Take the next step in your career and be part of Jamaica’s tourism growth! #TPDCoJA #NowHiring #JamaicaJobs #TourismCareers #JoinOurTeam

Tourism For All: Testimonial #5 – Tasheika Mckane, Travel Vlogger Meet Tasheika Mckane, Travel Vlogger, as she shares her perspective on how tourism creates opportunities, inspires connection, and showcases the beauty of Jamaica to the world. Through storytelling and digital content, she highlights the importance of making tourism inclusive and accessible for everyone. Tourism truly is for all! 🇯🇲 Watch the full testimonial (Link in bio): champ.ly/wJbT06Bj #TourismForAll #TPDCoja #TravelVlogger #InclusiveTourism #VisitJamaica #TPDCo30 #30YearsOfImpact #JamaicaTourism

This Child’s Month, we’re showing up for our children in meaningful ways! Catch the highlights of the TPDConnect with Kids School Tour 2026 as we celebrate Child’s Month with purpose under the theme: “Prioritise Our Children’s Mental Health: Strong Minds, Safer Future.” 📅 Every Friday starting May 8, 2026 Let’s continue to uplift, support, and invest in our children—because their minds matter. Happy Child’s Month! #ChildsMonth2026 #TPDCoja #TPDConnectWithKids #StrongMindsSaferFuture #Jamaica #SchoolTour #InvestInOurChildren #FutureLeaders #MentalHealthMatters

At the Go Jamaica Travel Expo 2026, TPDCo proudly participated with an engaging booth display, allowing attendees to learn more about the organization and its important role in strengthening Jamaica’s tourism product. The team shared valuable insights on tourism development, community tourism, product quality, training opportunities, and the many ways TPDCo supports the growth and sustainability of the tourism sector across the island. The event provided a great opportunity to connect with stakeholders, students, tourism partners, and members of the public, while highlighting the role of tourism in national development and community empowerment. Through initiatives like these, TPDCo continues to build awareness, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to a stronger, more vibrant tourism industry in Jamaica. #TPDCoja #GoJamaicaTravelExpo #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #DestinationJamaica #TourismForAll #TourismEducation

Turning the Spotlight on Community Tourism In a recent interview on CVM TV News at Noon, our Community Tourism Manager, Desmond Saunders Jr., underscored the importance of community tourism in developing livelihoods and strengthening community economies across Jamaica. Noting the capacity challenges faced by our stakeholders, Mr. Saunders highlighted the important role of TPDCo in assisting Community Tourism Enterprises (CTEs) to transform ideas into authentic, export-ready experiences. Watch full interview on YouTube: youtu.be/6ZI1GqiyeHc (link in bio) Stakeholders interested in receiving support from TPDCo for community tourism development can contact the Community Tourism Unit at: community.tourism@tpdco.org | 876-968-3441 #CommunityTourism #TPDCoja #TourismDevelopment #JamaicaTourism #SustainableTourism #TourismForAll #DestinationJamaica #LocalTourism #CommunityEmpowerment

TPDCo’s Licensing Expo 2026 is here! Join us under the theme “Tourism Rebound & Rebuild” and connect with key partners who can help fast-track your licensing, provide expert support, unlock financing opportunities, and much more. From Portland to the South Coast, we’re bringing everything you need for your tourism business—all in one place! 📍 Meet industry partners 📍 Get licensing guidance 📍 Access financial support 📍 Network with fellow tourism operators 🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Don’t miss your chance to grow and strengthen your tourism business in 2026! #TPDCoJa #LicensingExpo2026 #TourismReboundAndRebuild #JamaicaTourism #TourismDevelopment #BusinessGrowth #TourismOperators #VisitJamaica #MOT