Tourism boosted by increased airlift, demand – BHTA Lourianne Graham20/05/2026091 views Barbados welcomed more than 727 000 long-stay visitors and over 817 000 cruise passengers in 2025, as the island’s tourism industry continued to benefit from strong international demand and expanded… Read more
BHTA pushes national tourism safety strategy Lourianne Graham20/05/2026065 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has proposed a national public safety strategy to specifically protect the island’s tourism amidst growing concern over violent crime. The suggestion follows a… Read more
Airport expansion to ease congestion as airlift increases Jenique Belgrave20/05/20260765 views Work is expected to begin next month at Grantley Adams International Airport to expand its aircraft parking capacity as the island moves to reduce congestion on the tarmac, Minister of… Read more
Barbados steps up Africa air links push with Nigeria charters Shamar Blunt20/05/20260606 views Barbados is moving to establish direct air links with Africa as part of a broader strategy to position itself as a regional gateway, with monthly charter flights to Nigeria set… Read more
Tourist assault renews calls to urgently tackle crime situation Lourianne Graham19/05/20260893 views Another violent attack, this time involving a tourist near Carlisle Bay, St Michael, has renewed calls for urgent action to address crime and public safety concerns in Barbados. Sarah Taylor,… Read more
New BTMI board appointed amid tourism growth push Barbados Today12/05/202602.6K views Business executive Peter Harris has been appointed chairman of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), replacing Shelly Williams as government reshuffles the State tourism agency’s board amid efforts to strengthen… Read more
New deal includes farming, energy, Spanish as second language Ricardo Roberts28/04/20260465 views Barbados and Venezuela on Monday announced an ambitious strategic partnership spanning food production, energy investment and language integration, as Bridgetown hosted the first high-level visit by Caracas’ new leadership since… Read more
No dangers in ferry service, says CEO Emmanuel Joseph23/04/202602.2K 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 Roberts22/04/202603.2K 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 Roberts22/04/20260614 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