Established in 2007, the Inverotel Group currently has 18 members from various hotel chains, which together have around 100,000 rooms in the Americas and the Caribbean.
The discussion, led by the Minister, focused on a comprehensive plan that will address three critical areas: housing accessibility, professional development through training, and retirement security.
"Our tourism workers are the heart and soul of Jamaica's hospitality sector," said Minister Bartlett. "This initiative represents the commitment of our largest investors to our workers’ well-being and professional growth, ensuring a sustainable future for both our employees and the sector," he added.
Pictured: Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett and members of his senior tourism team in discussion on labour market arrangements with key representatives of the Inverotel Group in the margins of FITUR in Madrid Spain yesterday (January 22).
The multi-faceted plan that Inverotel has committed to support includes providing affordable housing solutions and professional excellence initiative that will look at comprehensive training programmes aligned with international hospitality standards. This training initiative, that will feature strong collaboration with the Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation, will provide possibilities for industry-recognized certification opportunities, career advancement pathways and skill development.
Two major components that the group has also committed to include full payment of gratuity and support for staff participation in the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme to ensure social security for workers in retirement.
“We welcome this level of commitment by our Spanish hotel partners, and it represents a significant investment in our workers,” added Minister Bartlett. “By addressing fundamental needs like housing, professional development, and retirement security, we're not just supporting our workers - we're strengthening Jamaica's entire tourism sector,” he stressed.
Minister Bartlett is leading a small delegation of tourism officials at FITUR 2025, in Madrid, Spain, a major tourism fair with 152 countries represented.
Two major components that the group has also committed to include full payment of gratuity and support for staff participation in the Tourism Workers Pension Scheme to ensure social security for workers in retirement.
“We welcome this level of commitment by our Spanish hotel partners, and it represents a significant investment in our workers,” added Minister Bartlett. “By addressing fundamental needs like housing, professional development, and retirement security, we're not just supporting our workers - we're strengthening Jamaica's entire tourism sector,” he stressed.
Minister Bartlett is leading a small delegation of tourism officials at FITUR 2025, in Madrid, Spain, a major tourism fair with 152 countries represented.
PHOTO CAPTION:Pictured: L-R (front row): Joan Trian Riu, Managing Director of Riu Hotels & Resorts; Sabina Fluxà Thienemann, Vice Chairman and CEO of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts; Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism; Encarna Piñero, Global CEO of Grupo Piñero, Chair of the Board and President of Inverotel; Donovan White, Director of Tourism; L-R (second row): Roberto Cabrera, Chairman, Princess Hotels & Resorts; Chevannes Barragan De Luyz, Europe Business Development Manager, Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB); Delano Seiveright, Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism. L-R (third row): Manel Vallet Garriga, CEO, Catalonia Hotels and Resorts; Fiona Fennell, Public Relations and Communications Manager, JTB; L-R (forth row): Abel Matutes, President, Palladium Hotel Group; José A. Fernández de Alarcón Roca, Inverotel; Jose Luque, Director, Grupo Fuerte; Antonio Hernandez, H10 Resorts Director (top right) and other top Spanish Hotel stakeholders.
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