The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts (MTCA) is responsible for transforming Trinidad and Tobago into a premier tourist destination, as well as the development of Trinidad and Tobago’s many cultural and artistic forms, through policy and strategic interventions, research, monitoring and evaluating trends, partnering with industry stakeholders, and raising awareness, among other things, to improve the country’s economic and social progress.

The MTCA is on a mission to grow and transform the tourism, culture and heritage resources for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago. Our vision statement, “The vehicle through which society and the world experience who we are,” reflects our commitment to national socio-economic transformation and growth through the development of sustainable tourism and cultural sectors.

The identification of the new Ministry, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts by Gazette dated 9 September 2020, presented opportunities for synergies between the sectors.

In this regard, the Ministry aspires to establish an enabling environment that will allow these sectors to contribute more to the national economy while also instilling in citizens the importance of tourism and a feeling of national identity.

The Ministry acknowledges that a continuous collaborative effort is required to create and build alliances and partnerships with our stakeholders to achieve these goals. Our executive is led by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Senator the Honourable Randall Mitchell; the Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Mr. Videsh Maharaj; and the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Mr. Martel Waldron.

Our Team

Minister

Senator the Honourable Randall Seth Mitchell

Permanent Secretary (Ag.)

Mr. Videsh Maharaj

Deputy Permanent Secretary (Ag.)

Mr. Martel Waldron

Units within the Ministry

Library

The Library is a support unit within the Ministry which strives to stimulate human capacity by the provision of the most current information resources as well as reference and research services. The resources – digital and print – aim to foster greater knowledge in the areas of tourism, culture, the arts and other related areas leading to an increase in the creative capacity, innovation and competitive advantage of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts.

Office of the Minister

Office of the Minister has overall responsibility for the Tourism and Cultural sectors and setting the Ministry’s policy direction. The Minister exercises authority to grant incentives under the Tourism Development Act.

Research and Planning Unit

Research and Planning Unit is primarily responsible for tourism research and provides information and knowledge supporting decision-making. The Unit’s functions include overseeing the implementation of the Ministry’s Development Programme, reporting and preparation of briefs, responses to Parliamentary Questions and Cabinet Notes. The Unit’s research mission includes increasing the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and the Arts’ data gathering and analysis capabilities to provide relevant, up-to-date information that leads to evidence-based decision-making.

Tourism Advisory Unit

The Tourism Advisory Unit spearheads the formulation of policies and sub-policies that advance the country’s tourism sector and examines trends that influence tourism. The Unit provides advice, guidance, and recommendations based on the findings of those trends to inform the future of the tourism sector. The TAU also provides policy-driven and strategic advice on tourism-related issues by preparing Technical Reports and Briefs.

Investment, Facilitation and Monitoring Unit

This Investment, Facilitation and Monitoring Unit is primarily responsible for facilitating investment incentives in the tourism sector for Trinidad and Tobago. Essentially there are two categories of tourism incentives: legislated and non-legislated. The legislated tourism incentives are included under the Tourism Development Act (2000), Chapter 87:22 and are mainly to facilitate financial incentives for Accommodation projects (Hotels), Ancillary projects (theme parks) and Transportation projects (vehicles). The non-legislated tourism incentives are programmes approved by the Cabinet. There are currently two non-legislated tourism incentives available: the Government Loan Guarantee Programme (GLG) and the Tourism Accommodation Upgrade Programme (TAUP).

Project & Facilities Management Unit

Project & Facilities Management Unit is responsible for the facility management and upgrades of six (6) sites. These sites are:

Maracas Beach, Las Cuevas Beach, Vessigny Beach, Manzanilla Beach, La Brea & Paramin Look Out

The Projects Unit also collaborates with other Government and State agencies to upgrade tourism sites, such as the Galera Point Lighthouse project. It provides support to the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), Naparima Bowl and Queen’s Hall, to name a few.

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

The formulation, implementation and maintenance of a results-based monitoring and evaluation system that examines whether the Ministry’s policies and initiatives are aligned with the country’s national goals and outcomes. This is measured against the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2016-2030 and the National Performance Framework (NPF) 2017-2020 and whether the Ministry’s and the Tourism Trinidad Destination Management Company’s performance meets their objectives. This Unit also monitors the implementation of the Ministry’s Public Sector Investment Programme (PSIP) to ensure that the projects of the Ministry add value and are being implemented transparently.

Legal Services Unit

The Legal Services Unit’s role in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts satisfies legislative compliance requirements, the fulfilment of day-to-day requests for opinions and the drafting, execution and administration of various types of agreements/contracts, contract management, taking proactive and rigorous steps to protect the Ministry from legal exposure and consistently strengthening the Ministry’s legal framework by making constructive inputs at various stages of the legislative review and policy formulation processes.

Communication Unit

This Communication Unit assists the Ministry in achieving its strategic objectives. It is responsible for the Ministry’s image, branding, advertising and public relations. It informs and explains the Ministry’s policies and programmes through internal and external communications by providing timely, accurate and credible information to citizens about the tourism, culture and arts portfolio.

Information Technology Unit

The Information Technology Unit’s objective is to establish and support an ICT strategy in line with the Ministry’s policies and programs. The MTCA’s ICT strategy provides a unique opportunity to rethink tourism products to meet individual demands and satisfy consumer desires. The Unit also develops and maintains high-speed ICT infrastructure and software applications crucial to the MTCA’s success.

Library

Research and Planning Unit

Tourism Advisory Unit

Investment, Facilitation and Monitoring Unit

Project & Facilities Management Unit

Project & Facilities Management Unit is responsible for the facility management and upgrades of six (6) sites. These sites are:

Maracas Beach, Las Cuevas Beach, Vessigny Beach, Manzanilla Beach, La Brea & Paramin Look Out

Monitoring and Evaluation Unit

Legal Services Unit

Communication Unit

Information Technology Unit

Library

Vision & Mission

Vision: The vehicle through which society and the world experience who we are (Trinidad and Tobago).

Mission: To grow and transform the tourism, culture and heritage resources for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago.

Core Values

RESPECT for the rights and dignity of all persons and respect for the wider environment that sustains life.

TRANSPARENCY through clear and open communication regarding the conduct of business.

ACCOUNTABILITY by accepting responsibility for decisions and actions and disclosing results in an objective manner.

INTEGRITY through a value system of fairness and justice that compels the Ministry to do what is right morally, legally and ethically.

TEAMWORK through collaboration to build and seek consensus rather than individual interests

PROFESSIONALISM through competence, skill and good judgment in order to achieve the Ministry’s mandate.

INNOVATION by promoting an environment that fosters continuous improvement and the use of ground-breaking information communications technology (ICT).

CREATIVITY through the use of imaginative or novel ideas to create value for the Tourism and Culture Sectors.

Culture Division

View Grants & Sponsorships

Festival Development

Development of the Cultural Industries

Development of Competencies in the Visual, Literary and Performing Arts

Heritage Preservation

Performing Arts Entities

Our Family

Job Opportunities

Procurement

Request for Proposals – The Provision of Maintenance Services to the Generator at The Vessigny Beach Facility.

Open

Request for Proposals – The Provision of General Maintenance Services at the Galera Point Lighthouse Facility.

Open

Request for Proposals – Licence to Operate and Manage the Welcome Centre at the Galera Point Lighthouse Facility

Open

Request for Proposals – The Provision of Design-Build Services for Repairs to the Septic System at the Galera Point Lighthouse Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Supply and Distribution of Topsoil at the Lopinot Historical Complex

Open

Notice of Award – Replacement of the Potable Water Pump at the La Brea Pitch Lake Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Tree Removal and Window Awning Repair at Fort George

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Tree Cutting and Tree Pruning Services at the Maracas Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Services to Assess and Repair the Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Vessingy Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Maintenance Services to the Generator at the Las Cuevas Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Security Services for the Galera Point Toco Lighthouse Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Repair Works at the La Brea Pitch Lake Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Janitorial Services at the Lopinot Historical Complex

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Hygiene Services at the Galera Point Toco Lighthouse Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services at Fort George

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Electrical Works at the River Estate Museum and Waterwheel Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Design-Build Services for Woodworking Services for Upgrade Works at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Design-Build Services for Signage & Furnishing Services for Upgrade Works at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Plant Rental Services for the Ministry Of Tourism, Culture and the Arts – Head Office

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Hygiene Services for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts – Head Office

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Security Services for the Galera Point Lighthouse Facility

Open

Addendum – Request for Proposals – Management and Operation of the Hotel at NAPA

Open

Request for Proposals – Management and Operation of the Hotel at NAPA

Open

Notice of Award – Provision and Servicing of a 15 Cubic Yard Bin at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Security Services at the La Brea Pitch Lake Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Security Services at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Janitorial Services at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Hygiene Services at the Vessigny Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Hygiene Services at the La Brea Pitch Lake Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision and Servicing of a 15 Cubic Yard Bin at Vessigny Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Tents and Associated Flooring at the Fort George Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Upgrade Works Phase 1 at the River Estate and Waterwheel Museum

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Upgrade Works Phase II at the Lopinot Historical Complex

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Desludging Services to the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Services for Generator Works at the Vessigny Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Upgrade Works at Galera Point Lighthouse Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Upgrade Works Phase 1 at the Lopinot Historical Complex

Open

Notice of Award – Urgent Repair Works at the Fort George

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Emergency Works to Wastewater Treatment Plan at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Landscaping Services at the Fort George Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Landscaping Services at the River Estate and Waterwheel Museum

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Miscellaneous Items and Services for the Asantehene of Ghana

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Supply of Truck Borne Water to Fort George Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Emergency Plumbing Works at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Coconut Trees at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Provision of Beautification Upgrades at the Vessigny Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – One Time Water Supply at the La Vigie Paramin Lookout Facility

Open

Notice of Award – One Time Water Supply at the Fort George Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant at the Las Cuevas Beach

Open

Notice of Award – Maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plan at the Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Landscaping Services at the Lopinot Historical Complex

Open

Notice of Award – Installation and Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers at Manzanilla Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Door and Door Lock Replacement at Las Cuevas Beach Facility

Open

Notice of Award – Conceptual Designs at Los Iros

Open

Notice of Award – Conceptual Designs at Las Lapas

Open

Notice of Award – Conceptual Designs at Fort Abercromby

Open

Notice of Award- Provision of Photocopiers for MTCA Head Office

Open

Procurement Schedule

Ministry of Tourism Culture and the Arts

Open

Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL)

Open

Naparima Bowl

Open

Southern Academy of the Performing Arts (SAPA)

Open

Queen’s Hall

Open

National Museum and Art Gallery (NMAG)

Open

National Carnival Commission

Open

National Academy of the Performing Arts (NAPA)

Open