Barbados News
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.
Barbados tourism delegation build links with Ireland
Barbados and Ireland continue to forge tourism links with a delegation of Barbados Tourism Marketing (BTMI) officials meeting airline partner Aer Lingus.
Barbados Tourism hosted trade and media in the Westbury Hotel
Cheryl Carter from BTMI (Barbados Tourism Marketing) welcomed the group and airline partner Aer Lingus, which was represented on the night by Bill Byrne and Jenny Rafter.
Opening in 2023: Apes Hill Barbados Resort and Community
A new golf resort in Barbados where nature reigns supreme on the 475 acres of Apes Hill is opening to villa rental guests and potential property owners
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Officials Attend 41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Eleuthera, Bahamas emerges as CHTA 2023 Destination Resilience Award Winner
Global Tourism Resilience Centre partners with Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCMC) has partnered with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) to help build tourism resilience in the region.
JAMAICA’S MINISTER OF TOURISM ANNOUNCES ONE MILLION VISITOR ARRIVALS TO DATE FOR 2023
At a destination press briefing held at the 41st Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Barbados, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism the Hon. Edmund Bartlett announced that Jamaica has surpassed one million visitor arrivals year-to-date for 2023, reaching this milestone approximately one month earlier than in 2022