Aviation experts urge closer Gov’t-business cooperation Shamar Blunt24/05/20240455 views Leading figures in Caribbean aviation and tourism have urged governments and private companies to work more closely together to significantly improve intra-regional air links. The call came amid concerns that… Read more
Zaria Forde: The Diamond of Sandals Barbados Barbados Today17/05/202401.6K views She may be regarded as the quietest one on her team but her work speaks volumes, leading Zaria Forde to become the Sandals Barbados 2023 Diamond Team Member of the… Read more
Cayman Airways Service to end Summer 2024 Barbados Today10/05/202401.4K views The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has announced that direct services between Barbados and Grand Cayman provided by Cayman Airways will conclude on July 3rd, 2024, with the service being… Read more
BHTA: Boost in bookings ahead of T20 World Cup Shanna Moore10/05/20240640 views Hotels are seeing a significant boost in summer bookings, with figures for the month of June reaching 50 per cent capacity ahead of next month’s T20 Cricket World Cup, according… Read more
PM Mottley: Regional focus needed on transportation linkages between Caribbean, African continent Shamar Blunt13/04/202401.3K views The enhancement of transportation linkages between the Caribbean region and the African continent must remain a top goal for all regional governments if commerce and tourism growth are to be… Read more
New BTMI chief outlines priorities as she steps into role Sheria Brathwaite03/04/202401.6K views The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) new chief executive officer Andrea Franklin officially took up office on Tuesday, saying her top priorities will be to collaborate with key players, grow… Read more
BA boosts airlift to Barbados with new aircraft Sheria Brathwaite01/04/202402.5K views As British Airways celebrates its 70th anniversary flying to Barbados, the airline has committed to increasing its flights to the island. Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill made this announcement on… Read more
Hotel stays down but arrivals up Sandy Deane29/03/202401.6K views Visitor arrivals here during the winter season are warming the cockles of tourism officials’ hearts, as records tumble for the first two months of this year. But even as more… Read more
‘No deal’ Sandy Deane29/03/202402.1K views By Sandy Deane Mere hours after outgoing Chairman of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Renee Coppin announced a 10 per cent pay hike for tourism workers over the… Read more
Home of Sir Grantley open to public Barbados Today27/03/202401.2K views The restored home of Sir Grantley Adams, the first premier of Barbados, will be open for the public to explore as the National Trust’s Open House Season comes to a… Read more