EnvironmentLocal NewsTourismWeather DEM: Be prepared for more than natural disasters by Lourianne Graham 17/04/2026 written by Lourianne Graham 4 min read 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 … Continue Reading 17/04/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureLocal NewsSt LuciaTourism Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival launched with Barbados brunch event by Barbados Today 15/04/2026 by Barbados Today 15/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism BTMI welcomes Barbadosโ top safety ranking by Emmanuel Joseph 02/04/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 02/04/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Barbados to receive more airlift from Canada by Emmanuel Joseph 29/03/2026 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/03/2026 Barbados, already enjoying expanded airlift from the United Kingdom and North America, is now set to welcome its newest scheduled service from Canada. Canadaโs Porter Airlines has received scheduled international … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Tourism makes โrecordโ gains, plans for sustained growth by Sheria Brathwaite 10/03/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 10/03/2026 Barbadosโ 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Partial closure of Barbados airspace was due to staff shortage, minister says by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 The partial closure of Barbadosโ 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Update: Barbados airspace reopens after disruption by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 Operations at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) are returning to normal after the airspace serving Barbados was closed earlier on Saturday. The airport reopened at 2:30 p.m., according to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourismTravel Barbados airspace closure disrupts flights by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 by Barbados Today 07/03/2026 The airspace serving Barbados has been temporarily closed. The Grantley Adams International Airport issued a brief statement on Saturday morning, explaining that the disruption is due to an operational issue, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BusinessLocal NewsTourism BHTA chair warns next government on legislative reform by Sheria Brathwaite 21/01/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 21/01/2026 Tourism industry chief Javon Griffith on Tuesday sounded a sharp warning to political leaders ahead of the February 11 general election, demanding urgent reform of tourism laws and renewed concession … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsTourism Reception held to honour repeat visitors by Sheria Brathwaite 19/01/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/01/2026 Despite global uncertainty and shifting geopolitical conditions, Barbados continues to stand out as a safe, welcoming and reliable destination for travellers, says Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill. He was speaking … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
