Head of Global Markets, Petra Roach, Leaves BTMI

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is bidding farewell to Global Head of Markets and Interim CEO, Petra Roach, who is leaving to take up a new opportunity with the Grenada Tourist Board later this year. In a statement from the Board, BTMI Chairman Roseanne Myers thanked Roach for her notable contribution to Barbados’ tourism…

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Crystal Ski Deal of the week: La Thuile, Italy

Looking for somewhere new to go when you hit the slopes again? Known as Little Siberia among the Italians, La Thuile, in northwest Italy, offers excellent ski conditions and incredible views. This resort boasts quiet slopes, minimal queue times and perfect runs for progressing skiers, with lots of impressive intermediate terrain. Enjoy the novelty of…

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The Canary Islands: The Perfect Training Destination for Athletes

“Since I’ve come over here, I’ve noticed that results have gone well, and race performances have gone well, especially when I go back home to Ireland“ Says Eoin Flynn, Professional Mountain Runner The Canary Islands has become well-known within the global fitness community as a training and competing destination for elite sportsmen and women. The…

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The COVID Conundrum: Had COVID? Expect issues returning to work.

As the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccinations continues, the world is beginning to plan to return to a sense of normality, which includes a return to work and travel. However, Dr Graham Fry, Tropical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Tropical Medical Bureau (Ireland) and Nomad Travel (UK), envisages problems in this return to normality for those who have had COVID-19….

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Spend Christmas on the Slopes

Snow, slopes and seasonal cheer… there’s nothing quite like the feeling of skiing at Christmas. Resorts are in full swing by the time the festive season comes around so every day can be a ski day! Swap your Christmas walk for some fun in the mountains and ring in the new year on the piste…

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Barbados welcomes new direct Aer Lingus service from Manchester. Aer Lingus announce first Caribbean service is Barbados

Date: 24th March 2021, Bridgetown, Barbados On October 20th, 2021, Barbados is set to become the first Aer Lingus Caribbean destination with three weekly services between Manchester (IATA: MAN) and Bridgetown (IATA: BGI, Grantley Adams International Airport), Barbados. Flights will operate twice weekly until the beginning of November 2021, when they will then increase to…

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Plan the Ultimate City Break Holiday to Las Vegas and New York with American Holidays

Now is the perfect time to start planning your bucket list holiday, and American Holidays has the perfect package for you. Take the trip of a lifetime to Las Vegas and New York, two of America’s best-loved cities. Revel in the excitement of these iconic destinations, discover famous attractions, enjoy legendary food and of course,…

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