Hon. Edmund Bartlett, OJ, CD, MP (Hon) LLD, OM nominated for the Clevenard Media Award 2025

• Category: Global Leadership in Tourism & Resilience

Palma de Mallorca, Spain — The upcoming Clevenard Media Award 2025 will, for the first time, be hosted in the vibrant Mediterranean city of Palma de Mallorca, Spain. This groundbreaking event celebrates excellence across entertainment, entrepreneurship, fashion, innovation, leadership, and community empowerment. Leaders, creatives, policymakers, NGOs, and changemakers from across the world will gather on November 21, 2025, to honor individuals who have dedicated their lives to reshaping societies and industries with vision, courage, and innovation.

This year, one of the most distinguished honorees is Hon. Edmund Bartlett, OJ, CD, MP (Hon) LLD, OM – Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism and Founder of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC), who has been nominated in the prestigious category of Global Leadership in Tourism & Resilience.

A Global Tourism Visionary

For more than 40 years, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has been a central figure in Jamaica’s political and tourism landscape. His journey from the youngest elected Member of Parliament in 1980, to becoming one of the world’s most respected tourism ministers, speaks to his extraordinary dedication to public service, resilience, and innovation.

Throughout his political career, Mr. Bartlett has served in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, holding ministerial positions in Information, Broadcasting, Culture, Youth, and Community Development. But it was in tourism where his legacy truly took root, transforming Jamaica’s industry into a global model for sustainability, resilience, and inclusive growth.

Minister of Tourism – A Global Force

First appointed Minister of Tourism in 2007, Mr. Bartlett immediately set about reimagining the role of tourism in national development. His vision positioned tourism as not only a driver of economic growth but as a catalyst for community transformation, creating opportunities across agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, gastronomy, and the creative industries.

Under his leadership:

• Jamaica achieved record-breaking tourist arrivals and revenue.
• Five thematic Tourism Networks (Gastronomy, Health & Wellness, Shopping, Sports & Entertainment, and Knowledge) were created to foster cross-industry linkages.
• He spearheaded multi-destination tourism agreements with neighboring countries, positioning the Caribbean as a regional powerhouse for collaborative tourism.

Internationally, he has served as:

• Chairman of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas.
• Chairman of the UNWTO Affiliate Members Board.
• Vice Chairman of the UNWTO Executive Council.
• Vice Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

This unique combination of national leadership and global influence has made Mr. Bartlett one of the most sought-after voices at international tourism summits, conferences, and think tanks.

The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC)

In 2018, Minister Bartlett co-founded the GTRCMC at the University of the West Indies, Mona, in partnership with Dr. Taleb Rifai, former Secretary-General of the UNWTO.

The Centre was designed as the first global institution dedicated to tourism resilience, with a mission to assess, forecast, mitigate, and manage risks and disruptions — from natural disasters to pandemics and climate change.

Today, the GTRCMC has expanded to seven international satellite centres:

1. Kenya (East Africa) – First global satellite, established in 2019.
2. Canada (Toronto, George Brown College) – Research & climate action hub, 2023.
3. Brazil (São Luís, University of San Luis) – South American resilience hub, 2024.
4. Jordan (Middle East University, Amman) – The Taleb Rifai Centre, 2022.
5. USA (George Washington University, Washington, D.C.) – Research and policy advocacy, 2023.
6. Malta (Europe) – Hub for Mediterranean tourism resilience.
7. Nepal (Asia) – Focused on resilience in Asia-Pacific tourism.

The Centre has become a global reference point for governments, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders seeking practical frameworks to strengthen tourism in the face of crises.

Awards, Honors, and Distinctions

Hon. Edmund Bartlett’s impact has been recognized through numerous awards worldwide, including:

• Order of Jamaica (OJ, 2024) – One of the nation’s highest honors.
• Order of Distinction (CD, Jamaica, 2012) – For outstanding national service.
• Commander of the Order of Civil Merit (Spain, 2010) – Conferred by the King of Spain.
• Minister of the Year Worldwide (PATWA, 2018) – For global excellence in tourism.
• Caribbean Tourism Minister of the Year (2017) – Caribbean Travel Awards.
• Caribbean Tourism Minister of Distinction (2016) – African Diaspora World Tourism Awards.
• Caribbean’s Leading Personality in Tourism (2016) – World Travel Awards.
• TRAVVY Chairman’s Award for Global Tourism Innovation (2019) – For the creation of GTRCMC.
• IIPT Champions in Challenge Award (2018) – For crisis leadership in global tourism.

These recognitions underscore his transformative influence in positioning tourism as a resilient and sustainable global industry.

Personal Life and Background

Born on December 3, 1950, in Westmoreland, Jamaica, Hon. Edmund Bartlett’s early years at St. Elizabeth Technical High School (where he served as Head Boy) laid the foundation for a career marked by leadership and excellence. He later pursued Sociology at the University of the West Indies, Mona, before entering politics in 1980.

He is married to Carmen Bartlett, and together they have two children. A man of faith, Mr. Bartlett is a proud member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

A Visionary for the Future of Global Tourism

Minister Bartlett remains deeply committed to future-proofing tourism through sustainable development, resilience planning, and technological innovation. He believes tourism must serve as a force for good, not just an economic driver, but a tool for cultural exchange, climate action, poverty reduction, and peace-building.

His visionary leadership continues to influence the way governments, businesses, and communities worldwide prepare for the challenges of the 21st century tourism economy.

Event Details

• Event: Clevenard Media Award 2025
• Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
• Venue: Calle Manacor, núm. 156, Palma 07007, Illes Balears, Spain
• Organizer: Clevenard SL (NIF B75809574)
• Contact: +34 631 279 811

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