BusinessHealthLocal NewsTourism 130 tourism stakeholders trained for critical incidents by Lourianne Graham 29/08/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 3 min read About 130 tourism stakeholders have been trained to respond to emergencies involving visitors, as the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) moves to strengthen how the destination handles critical incidents. BTMI … Continue Reading 29/08/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Real-time passenger data dashboard would ‘improve border security’ by Lauryn Escamilla 21/08/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 21/08/2026 A real-time passenger-data dashboard would improve border security, tourism planning and investment decisions, Senator Ryan Forde has suggested as the Senate moved to pass the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Barbados scores nine World Travel Awards nominations by Barbados Today 20/08/2026 by Barbados Today 20/08/2026 Barbados has secured nine nominations in the 2026 World Travel Awards, with the island in the running for honours spanning culture, cruise tourism, sports, romance and events. Among the nominations … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EconomyLocal NewsTourism Union urges govt to raise air traffic controllers’ pay, recognise specialist skills by Emmanuel Joseph 18/08/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 18/08/2026 An urgent pay increase and national recognition for air traffic controllers are needed to prevent the country from losing skilled aviation workers overseas, the island’s largest public sector union has … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureCROP OVERLocal NewsNewsTourism Crop Over promotion, planning to be reviewed by Jenique Belgrave 17/08/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 17/08/2026 Culture minister Senator Shane Archer has suggested that an earlier launch could help Barbados attract more overseas visitors and diaspora travelers to Crop Over, as the National Cultural Foundation prepares … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Manufacturers urged to deepen tourism links by Ricardo Roberts 11/08/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 11/08/2026 Stronger public-private collaboration and better market data are needed to help manufacturers increase supplies to the domestic economy and the tourism industry, the Barbados Manufacturers Association has urged. BMA Executive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsTourism BHTA stages tournament to raise funds for schools by Shamar Blunt 09/08/2026 by Shamar Blunt 09/08/2026 The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is aiming to raise at least $50 000 to support schools across Barbados through its Adopt-A-School Futsal Tournament. The tournament, which kicked off … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Merchants fret as ‘the bridge in Bridgetown’ closed to pedestrians by Emmanuel Joseph 05/08/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 05/08/2026 The City’s iconic ‘Swing Bridge’ is creating mounting challenges for businesses along Lower Bay Street, proprietors have told Barbados TODAY, reporting a noticeable loss of income. Barbados Port Inc. (BPI), … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism PM: Tourism success depends on people as much as place by Lourianne Graham 28/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 28/07/2026 A strong visitor economy will hinge on service standards and the ability to blend business and leisure experiences, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Monday, as she urged workers to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism No more off-season: PM pushes expanded tourism experience, food choices by Lourianne Graham 28/07/2026 by Lourianne Graham 28/07/2026 The government is set to continue discussions with restaurant owners to improve Barbados’ culinary offerings, expand late-night dining options and strengthen the year-round tourism experience, Prime Minister Mia Mottley said … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
