Bridgetown is set to become the centre of Caribbean investment discussions this October as the fifth Caribbean Investment Forum brings together regional projects, investors and development partners with a focus on turning investment opportunities into tangible deals. Caribbean Export has officially launched Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026, with the flagship regional investment event scheduled to...
One of the Caribbean's most exclusive boutique resorts is entering an exciting new chapter. Baoase Luxury Resort in Curaçao has unveiled a refreshed brand identity alongside a significant resort expansion, reinforcing its position as one of the region's leading luxury hospitality destinations. The transformation reflects the resort's continued commitment to delivering highly personalised experiences...
Barbados will welcome hospitality professionals, hotel owners, tourism executives, and industry innovators this November as the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2026 takes place at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle Resort from 16-18 November 2026. Hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), CHIEF is regarded as one of the Caribbean's premier hospitality...
Barbados is preparing to introduce a comprehensive Beneficial Ownership Register by June 2027, marking another significant step in strengthening the country's corporate governance, financial transparency, and international business reputation. The initiative forms part of Barbados' ongoing efforts to align with global anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) standards while...
Barbados is reinforcing its ambition to become a year-round Caribbean destination with the official opening of the Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club in Paynes Bay, St. James. The boutique luxury property is expected to create approximately 100 jobs while supporting the island's broader tourism strategy of offering richer visitor experiences that extend well beyond the traditional peak season. Speaking...
Across the Caribbean, hotels are increasingly opting for full-scale property reinventions rather than simple room renovations, reflecting changing traveller expectations and growing competition in the luxury hospitality market. The latest example is RIU Hotels & Resorts, which has reopened its Riu Palace Peninsula in Cancun following an extensive transformation designed to deliver a more modern and...
Barbados has strengthened its commitment to sustainable economic development through a new partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), an initiative designed to accelerate industrial transformation while addressing the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The collaboration aims to help Barbados build a greener, more resilient and...
Barbados is entering a new chapter in its tourism and economic development, with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley declaring the island has moved beyond economic recovery and into a new phase of sustainable, tourism-led expansion. Speaking at the official opening of the Royalton Vessence Barbados in Holetown, St. James, the Prime Minister described this next stage as "Tourism 3.0"—a strategy focused on...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has unveiled CDB PROPEL, a new flagship programme designed to strengthen micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across the Caribbean through enhanced technical assistance, innovation, and institutional support. Launched in recognition of World MSME Day, the initiative marks a significant evolution of the Bank’s long-running Caribbean Technological...
Barbados has emerged as the strongest-performing country among several Caribbean nations assessed under the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Evaluation of Policy-Based Lending Operations 2017–2025, highlighting the island’s leadership in implementing nationally driven economic reforms and strengthening institutional governance. The independent evaluation, conducted by the CDB’s Office of...