Barbados News
Petra Roach, United States director, Barbados Tourism Marking
Petra Roach, United States director for Barbados Tourism Marking, speaks to Breaking Travel News during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Jamaica. She tells editor Chris O’Toole how new airlift and upcoming hotel developments will enhance the destination.
New airlift drives tourism figures in Barbados
New airlift, new experiences and refreshed product are translating to increased tourism business for Barbados.
American Airlines launches new Barbados connections
American Airlines has announced the addition of non-stop, daily service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Grantley Adams International Airport beginning December 19th.
CHTA offers congratulations to first female prime minister of Barbados
The resounding mandate that Barbados’ first female prime minister earned from the electorate is a vote of confidence for women in leadership throughout the Caribbean, said Karolin Troubetzkoy, president of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association.
Barbados set to welcome boom in US tourists following airlift uptick
Following a year of record-breaking growth, Barbados anticipates an even larger influx of US visitors with the latest uptick in flight service to the country.
Drogueux to bring fresh flavours to 13/59 restaurant, Barbados
A new chef-driven dining concept has opened at 13/59 restaurant at Port Ferdinand Marina & Luxury Residences in Barbados, led by new chef Eric Drogueux.
Thomas Cook Airlines launches direct Barbados flight from Gatwick
Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from Gatwick Airport to Barbados has departed during a Bajan carnival event. The weekly flight from Gatwick joins three-times weekly flights to Barbados from Manchester.
Virgin Atlantic takes off for Barbados from London Heathrow
From today Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will help make Christmas in the Caribbean a reality for even more holidaymakers.
Virgin Atlantic to connect London Heathrow to Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on December 12th to help make Christmas in the Caribbean a reality for even more holidaymakers.
Visitor spending continues to increase in Barbados
Quarter three statistics for 2016 shows that visitors to the island are continuing to spend and contribute to the economic growth of Barbados. This is according to The Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s quarterly exit survey for the period July to September, 2016.
Air France expands network to Barbados
Air France will be offering up to two weekly flights to Barbados from Paris-Orly with a connection in Pointe à Pitre or Fort de France. The flights from Pointe à Pitre and Fort de France to Barbados will be offered on a code-share basis with Air Antilles and operated by ATR 72 and ATR42. On these flights, the company’s customers will also earn Miles as part of the Flying Blue loyalty program.
Sandals breaks ground on Barbados expansion
Sandals Resorts International has broken ground on a multi-million dollar expansion of its Dover Beach property in Barbados, marking the commencement of the construction of an additional 222 rooms and suites. Dubbed Sandals Barbados “Phase II”, this expansion when complete in November 2017, will add to the existing 280-room count and firmly place the property as the largest Sandals resort in the Eastern Caribbean.