Barbados News
CW 2026: Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Barbados
Interviewed by Justin Cooke
Music & Events Professional Kim O’Brien Launches Til Sunrise Barbados
After two decades shaping some of the UK’s most recognisable live music environments, Kim O’Brien is evolving her work within the live music sector, expanding beyond large-scale festival systems into a new international hosted experience focused on intimate, music-led cultural connection.
BTMI Barbados Surf Pro and Live Like Zander Junior Pro Wrap North American Season in Epic Finale
The World Surf League (WSL) North America Qualifying Series (QS) and Pro Junior contingent prepare for the BTMI Barbados Surf Pro and Live Like Zander Junior Pro In Loving Memory of Zander Venezia Presented by Diamonds International, a men’s and women’s QS 6,000 and Pro Junior, beginning February 23 through March 1. This marks the culmination of 2026 Challenger Series qualification and a crucial second stop for World Junior Championship qualification at the iconic reef break of Soup Bowl, located on Barbados’ East Coast.
All aboard! Barbados Delivers Big on Short Visits For Cruise Passengers
As the winter cruise season continues to build, Barbados is wowing cruise passengers with an impressive and memorable list of attractions and activities to enjoy in 12 hours or less.
Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner
Sixteen-year-old Jolé St. John, Tobago’s Junior Secretary of Tourism, has been crowned winner of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) 21st Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held Thursday at Hilton Barbados Resort.
Barbados Announces Plans to Host Inaugural Event During Legends Tour
Barbados is poised to welcome a thrilling addition to its golfing calendar with the inaugural ‘Barbados Legends hosted by Ian Woosnam’ this year. Scheduled to unfold from May 3rd to 5th, this prestigious tournament promises to draw esteemed golfers and their families to the picturesque Apes Hill Barbados, under the stewardship of golf legend, Ian Woosnam, the 1991 Masters Champion.
interCaribbean Announces Upcoming Launch of Non-Stop Flights Between Bridgetown and Kingston
In a significant development for Caribbean regional travel, interCaribbean Airways is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its new non-stop flight service connecting Bridgetown, Barbados, and Kingston, Jamaica. Scheduled to commence on February 6th, 2024, this service will mark a new chapter in the connectivity between these two major Caribbean destinations.
Increased airlift will cement Barbados as ‘must-see’ destination
Barbados’ tourism minister is hopeful an increase in airlift will cement the island’s reputation as a “must-see” destination for UK travellers. Speaking at a trade event in London to mark the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill hailed the “crucial” partnerships the island has with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which are both raising their capacity to the island in 2024.
Luxury Resort Residential Apes Hill Barbados Garners Four Category Wins at World Golf Awards
Apes Hill Barbados shined at the World Golf Awards in Abu Dhabi, with the Caribbean resort-residential community winning four categories, including ‘World’s Best Golf Real Estate Venue’, ‘World’s Best Eco-Friendly Golf Facility’, and World’s Best new golf course in both Barbados and the Caribbean.
Wyndham Grand Unveils Upscale All-Inclusive Getaway Along the Lush Coast of Southeast Barbados
Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord’s Castle Resort & Spa to open in mid-October, now taking reservations
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Introduces the Barbados ‘World of Difference’
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in partnership with BookBarbados and Tripian are thrilled to introduce the Barbados ‘World of Difference’ Experiences Campaign, an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing the value proposition of the experiences that can be enjoyed in Barbados.