No dangers in ferry service, says CEO Emmanuel Joseph23/04/20260236 views Barbadians have been assured that the vessels being used in the inter-island regional ferry service will be similar to the large overnight cruise ships that sail in much rougher waters… Read more
Pendry Barbados marks milestone as luxury resort nears completion Ricardo Roberts22/04/202602.3K views Barbados’ north-west coast has gained the region’s first Pendry-branded resort in all but name, after developers topped off the US luxury hotel and residences group’s maiden international project on Wednesday… Read more
Tourism strategy signals shift to ‘Tourism 3.0’ model Ricardo Roberts22/04/20260336 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has outlined an ambitious reset of the tourism industry, signalling a move beyond traditional models towards a more competitive, community-centred and globally connected tourism, dubbed “Tourism… Read more
BHTA issues warning on rising violence Lourianne Graham20/04/20260151 views The tourism industry has issued its starkest warning yet over the island’s worsening gun violence, following the deadly shooting in an area near Thunder Bay Beach Bar, St James on… Read more
DEM: Be prepared for more than natural disasters Lourianne Graham17/04/20260126 views The tourism industry is being urged to strengthen its preparedness and security measures beyond hurricanes and floods, as the island heads into the 2026 hurricane season with growing awareness of… Read more
Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival launched with Barbados brunch event Barbados Today15/04/20260386 views By Leanne McGregor The Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival was officially launched on Tuesday with a Jazz and Brunch event at the Savannah Beach Club Hotel and Spa, giving… Read more
BTMI welcomes Barbados’ top safety ranking Emmanuel Joseph02/04/20260415 views The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) has hailed the latest recognition by Travel and Tour World, which lists Barbados as one of the safest destinations in the Americas and Caribbean… Read more
Barbados to receive more airlift from Canada Emmanuel Joseph29/03/202602.9K views Barbados, already enjoying expanded airlift from the United Kingdom and North America, is now set to welcome its newest scheduled service from Canada. Canada’s Porter Airlines has received scheduled international… Read more
Tourism makes ‘record’ gains, plans for sustained growth Sheria Brathwaite10/03/20260260 views Barbados’ tourism achieved its highest-ever visitor arrivals last year, with more than 729 000 long-stay visitors recorded in 2025, according to figures presented to Parliament on Tuesday as Tourism Minister… Read more
Partial closure of Barbados airspace was due to staff shortage, minister says Barbados Today07/03/202603.5K views The partial closure of Barbados’ airspace on Saturday affected inbound and outbound flights for approximately seven and a half hours, disrupting services at Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA). In a… Read more