PM Mottley: Regional focus needed on transportation linkages between Caribbean, African continent Shamar Blunt13/04/20240973 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 Brathwaite03/04/202401.3K 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 Brathwaite01/04/202402.2K 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 Deane29/03/202401.5K 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 Deane29/03/202401.9K 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 Today27/03/202401.1K 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
Roach now heads Chukka Barbados Barbados Today27/03/202401.2K views Experienced tourism professional Geoffrey Roach has been appointed Country Manager at Chukka Barbados, replacing Andrea Franklin who left the company to take up the job as Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.… Read more
Barbados wins big in Bogota Barbados Today23/03/202402K views The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) emerged victorious in the destination category at the prestigious Routes Americas Awards held in Bogota, Colombia, on March 20. This latest honour gives Barbados… Read more
Hospitality industry workers honoured at Sandals Barbados Prestige Awards Barbados Today16/03/202401.3K views Under the theme Pursuing Perfection Achieving Excellence, the brightest stars of the local hospitality industry were celebrated on Friday night at Sandals Barbados’ annual Prestige Awards. The ambiance was nothing… Read more
CTO reports increase in visitor arrivals to the Caribbean in 2023 Barbados Today16/03/20240681 views The Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) says the regional tourism sector recorded increased visitor arrivals last year with an estimated 14.3 per cent international visitors coming to the Caribbean, continuing… Read more