Luxury hotels get $200 million facelift Emmanuel Joseph07/02/202503.4K views In a major move to help boost Barbados’ appeal to visitors, the Elegant Group of Hotels, owned by UK-based Marriott International, has launched an ambitious $200 million (US$100 million) refurbishment… Read more
Tourism economic impact wanes despite visitor growth, warns senator Shamar Blunt06/02/202502K views Opposition Senator Ryan Walters has raised an alarm over tourism’s diminishing contribution to Barbados’ GDP, despite an increase in long-stay visitor arrivals. In the Senate, he urged the government… Read more
Tourism minister defends Barbados’ safety amid crime concerns Sheria Brathwaite05/02/202501.8K views Barbados is still considered a safe tourist destination despite the recent spate of gun crime, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill has insisted, appearing to push back on concerns expressed by… Read more
BTMI blends business with pleasure Barbados Today26/01/202502.1K views by Shanna Moore Barbados is ramping up its approach to business tourism by seamlessly integrating cultural and leisure activities into professional events, as demonstrated at this week’s FiX25, the regional… Read more
Barbados welcomes mega-cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas Brittany Brewster24/01/202502.7K views Barbados celebrated a milestone in cruise tourism as Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas made its inaugural port-of-call at Bridgetown. The state-of-the-art vessel, with a guest capacity exceeding 5 000,… Read more
Port tackles congestion Shanna Moore07/01/202502.5K views Barbados Port Inc. is implementing urgent measures to address delays and congestion at the Bridgetown Port as vessel traffic surges during the peak cruise and cargo season, the port’s state-owned… Read more
Grantley Adams International Airport marks significant milestone Sheria Brathwaite22/12/202404.9K views The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) has reached a significant milestone in its history. Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill reported on Saturday that the port of entry was fast becoming… Read more
Caribbean Airlines launches service from Guadeloupe to Barbados Barbados Today21/12/202402.7K views Just in time for the Holidays, Caribbean Airlines has bridged the gap between Guadeloupe and Barbados with their recently launched flight service between the two countries. This development, in keeping… Read more
Emerald Sakara — a milestone for luxury tourism in Barbados Barbados Today15/12/202403K views The luxurious super yacht, Emerald Sakara, elevated its inaugural port-of-call with a second docking in Speightstown on Sunday at approximately 6 a.m. This represents the maiden use of the newly… Read more
Luxury yacht Emerald Sakara docks at Port of Bridgetown Barbados Today14/12/202403.3K views Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, on Saturday welcomed the luxury superyacht Emerald Sakara, as it made its inaugural berth at the Port of Bridgetown. Gooding-Edghill, who was… Read more