Local NewsTourism Tourism soars: Record-breaking visitor numbers in 2024 by Shanna Moore 26/02/2025 written by Shanna Moore 3 min read The tourism industry continues a remarkable rebound from the coronavirus pandemic, with 2024 visitor numbers surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). Stay-over … Continue Reading 26/02/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Mathlin-Tulloch: IHB ‘a cornerstone of our island’s tourism industry’ by Barbados Today 08/02/2025 by Barbados Today 08/02/2025 During their silver jubilee celebrations at the Island Inn Hotel on Friday evening, Chairman of the Intimate Hotels of Barbados (IHB), Shireene Mathlin-Tulloch, emphasised their importance, describing them as “a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism Luxury hotels get $200 million facelift by Emmanuel Joseph 07/02/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 07/02/2025 In a major move to help boost Barbados’ appeal to visitors, the Elegant Group of Hotels, owned by UK-based Marriott International, has launched an ambitious $200 million (US$100 million) refurbishment … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Tourism economic impact wanes despite visitor growth, warns senator by Shamar Blunt 06/02/2025 by Shamar Blunt 06/02/2025 Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has raised an alarm over tourism’s diminishing contribution to Barbados’ GDP, despite an increase in long-stay visitor arrivals. In the Senate, he urged the government … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeLocal NewsTourism Tourism minister defends Barbados’ safety amid crime concerns by Sheria Brathwaite 05/02/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 05/02/2025 Barbados is still considered a safe tourist destination despite the recent spate of gun crime, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill has insisted, appearing to push back on concerns expressed by … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsTourism BTMI blends business with pleasure by Barbados Today 26/01/2025 by Barbados Today 26/01/2025 by Shanna Moore Barbados is ramping up its approach to business tourism by seamlessly integrating cultural and leisure activities into professional events, as demonstrated at this week’s FiX25, the regional … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Barbados welcomes mega-cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas by Brittany Brewster 24/01/2025 by Brittany Brewster 24/01/2025 Barbados celebrated a milestone in cruise tourism as Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas made its inaugural port-of-call at Bridgetown. The state-of-the-art vessel, with a guest capacity exceeding 5 000, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Port tackles congestion by Shanna Moore 07/01/2025 by Shanna Moore 07/01/2025 Barbados Port Inc. is implementing urgent measures to address delays and congestion at the Bridgetown Port as vessel traffic surges during the peak cruise and cargo season, the port’s state-owned … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Grantley Adams International Airport marks significant milestone by Sheria Brathwaite 22/12/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 22/12/2024 The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) has reached a significant milestone in its history. Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill reported on Saturday that the port of entry was fast becoming … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Caribbean Airlines launches service from Guadeloupe to Barbados by Barbados Today 21/12/2024 by Barbados Today 21/12/2024 Just in time for the Holidays, Caribbean Airlines has bridged the gap between Guadeloupe and Barbados with their recently launched flight service between the two countries. This development, in keeping … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
