Caution against ‘over-tourism’ Barbados Today06/02/20201130 views While further development of tourism will ultimately benefit Barbados’ economy, an Independent Senator has issued a caution against the potential negative impact such development could have on the country’s social… Read more
Tourism not benefiting all Sandy Deane06/02/20200106 views Opposition Senator Crystal Drakes today raised concern about what she described as growing “inequality” in the tourism sector and the wider society, warning that it has the potential to widen… Read more
Coronavirus watch on Marlon Madden05/02/20200249 views As Government continues to beef up its security measures at ports of entry to be able to detect and quickly address any Coronavirus entering the island, tourism officials are keeping… Read more
Be patient, tourism players told Anesta Henry28/01/20200140 views Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds is assuring all tourism stakeholders that Government is taking steps to ensure that all Barbadians can benefit from a piece of the island’s bread and… Read more
BHTA New Year’s Message Barbados Today01/01/2020296 views New Year’s Day message from Stephen Austin, Chairman, Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association As we come to the end of 2019, it is timely and important for us to reflect on… Read more
UWI tourism students suggest ideas to improve Holetown and Speightstown Marlon Madden31/12/20191121 views There is tremendous potential for Barbados to get a bigger piece of the proverbial heritage tourism pie through the revitalization of Speightstown. This idea was put forward recently by students… Read more
We Gatherin’ a likely tourism boost – BTMI Barbados Today28/12/20190118 views The state tourism marketing agency has touted the Government’s year-long initiative to unite Bajans at home and abroad as a potential boost to visitor arrivals. While arrivals in 2019 grew… Read more
New strategic focus to push tourism product Marlon Madden14/12/20190111 views A focus on quality product development will be critical to the continued success of the region’s tourism industry, says a leading members of the country’s management team. Director of Tourism… Read more
‘National accessibility standard’ for tourism accommodation likely, says Symmonds Marlon Madden12/12/20191173 views Hotels, guest houses and villas may soon be required to ensure their properties are fully accessible for people with disabilities, Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds hinted on Wednesday. He said… Read more
BHTA boss buoyant on tourism outlook Marlon Madden12/12/20190137 views A leading tourism official said today he remains upbeat about the industry’s performance despite a tough year and a number of lingering issues that continue to pose a threat. He… Read more