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Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is shining a light on the women who have contributed to the growth of the tourism industry with the launch of their #EmbracingEquality campaign. As Barbados continues to experience growth in tourism, the industry recognizes the instrumental roles that women have played in its development. The campaign invites the public to…
Today, World Surf League (WSL) North America announced that the Barbados Surf Pro, the final event of the North America 2022/23 Qualifying Series (QS), upgraded from a QS 3,000 to a QS 5,000. This event will run March 27 – April 2 and include the fifth edition of the Live Like Zander Junior Pro In…
By: Rhe-Ann Prescod With seven exhilarating days on the high seas, Barbados Sailing week officially kicked off the Caribbean racing season. Held in January, the week attracted crews and spectators from the USA, the UK, Italy, Australia and even Poland. The sailing week was organized by the Barbados Cruising Club and the Barbados Yacht Club…
Barbados will host the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 9-11, 2023. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig announced that the influential trade association’s largest annual event, which brings together buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products and services, will be staged in Barbados for the first time…
The 2022 Aer Lingus Global Sales Conference took place on Tuesday 6th of December in Dublin, Ireland, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. were delighted to be one of only two tourist boards invited to speak at this year’s conference, which was well attended by Aer Lingus’ global…
Barbados Tourism Marketing Awarded the Most Supportive Tourist Board at Elegant Resorts’ Supplier Awards 2022 Following a successful first day at World Travel Market London, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. were honoured to be awarded the most supportive tourist board by Elegant Resorts at their annual supplier awards. Over 100 hoteliers, airline representatives and DMCs attended…
Next Easter, from March 26th through April 16th 2023, British Airways will operate extra services between London Gatwick and Barbados(1) . The additional 10 flights will operate Wed, Fri and Sun to/from London Gatwick (IATA: LGW) and Bridgetown (BGI). These three additional flights will have the capacity to bring an extra 3,336(2) UK visitors to…
On Thursday, the Government of Barbados announced its changes to the travel entry protocols. Effective midnight, Thursday September 22, 2022, Barbados will discontinue all COVID-19 related travel protocols. Therefore, there will be no testing requirements for entering Barbados whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated. In addition, the wearing of masks generally will now be optional….
Foodies Mark Your Calendars! Barbados is known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and, of course, the birthplace of rum. Both food and rum are the essence of Barbados culture, and both are celebrated by every part of Bajan society through the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival. The festival has given birth to a series of events…
The Fintech Islands Experience (FiX 2022), produced by the US-based FinCAP Global LLC., will take place in Barbados from the 5th – 7th of October at the Hilton Barbados Resort Leaders in Fintech convene in Barbados to share insights and make the right connections to build impactful businesses. Event attendees will participate in a three-day schedule of thought-leadership…