Visitor arrivals, cruise traffic boost foreign exchange earnings Emmanuel Joseph30/10/20250112 views Economy expands 2.7 per cent as unemployment hits record low. The Barbados economy grew steadily over the first nine months of 2025, with tourism, agriculture and construction boosting output… Read more
South Point Hotel opens after $15 million investment Barbados Today26/10/202505.2K views Barbados’ newest boutique property, South Point Hotel, has officially opened its doors, with Tourism Minister Ian Gooding-Edghill describing the investment as “a substantial and meaningful addition to Barbados’ accommodation landscape”.… Read more
BHTA continues strategic push at major international tradeshows and events Barbados Today25/10/20250214 views The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) continues its strategic push to strengthen Barbados’ global presence by promoting the island’s offerings at international tradeshows and events. As part of this… Read more
P&O Cruises adds Barbados to Caribbean beach wedding line-up Emmanuel Joseph22/10/20250173 views Barbados has added another feather to its tourism cap, becoming an official destination for beach weddings offered by P&O Cruises’ Caribbean itineraries. On the heels of the island’s recent… Read more
Taxi Co-Op head: Taxi drivers hold the power Sheria Brathwaite20/10/20250565 views Veteran businessman and president of the Bridgetown Port Taxi Co-Op Society Ltd, Adrian “Smiley” Bailey, has told taxi operators across Barbados they hold the power in their hands as Uber… Read more
Canadian travel agents explore Bim in ‘mega’ familiarisation tour Lourianne Graham17/10/20250144 views Barbados has rolled out the welcome mat for leading Canadian travel agents under the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc’s (BTMI) Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam week-long familiarisation tour, part of a… Read more
Air Canada expands Barbados flights ahead of winter season Lourianne Graham17/10/20250944 views Barbados is poised for a surge in airlift this winter as Air Canada ramps up services to the island, introducing its Dreamliner aircraft and expanding flight schedules from both Toronto… Read more
Island clinches top wedding destination award for second year Barbados Today16/10/20250225 views Barbados has been named the Caribbean’s leading wedding destination for the second consecutive year, cementing its position as the region’s premier spot to tie the knot. The accolade was… Read more
Barbados Food and Rum Festival launched with flavour and flair Barbados Today05/10/202501.1K views The 14th edition of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival was officially launched on Saturday at Golden Square Freedom Park, offering a mouth-watering preview of what’s to come with culinary… Read more
‘Ferries, not flights’: Caribbean officials push for cost-effective, cargo-friendly sea links Barbados Today04/10/202505.5K views By Quinn St Juste The need for regional connectivity via the water has been a talking point among tourism officials, business professionals, and other interest groups for decades. Yet,… Read more