The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) has unveiled an exciting lineup of events for Tourism Week 2024, emphasizing the sector’s global impact on economies and cultural exchange. Scheduled from September 22 to 28, these events coincide with World Tourism Day and adopt the theme "Tourism and Peace – 30 Years of Connecting People to Places and Cultures." Marsha Alleyne, Chief Product Development...
Winair is set to enhance its Caribbean network with the launch of new winter routes, offering travelers increased connectivity to Saint Lucia, Barbados, and St. Vincent. The airline’s winter schedule, starting November 15, 2024, will see six flights per week between St. Maarten and Barbados, along with other key routes across the region. Winair will also operate direct flights from Barbados to Saint...
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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has selected Antigua and Barbuda as the venue for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), set to take place from May 18-22, 2025. This major event will draw global buyers and regional suppliers, positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a rising star in Caribbean tourism. “Our twin-island nation is now a focal point for international travel and...
Barbados' Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). The election took place during the CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in the Cayman Islands earlier this week. Gooding-Edghill will now lead the CTO’s Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism for the next two...
Pelican Village, formerly a quiet craft center, has undergone a significant transformation into a vibrant hub for small business development, spearheaded by Export Barbados. This initiative has created a dynamic ecosystem, providing nearly 50 small businesses with essential support to grow and potentially enter global markets. Mark Hill, Chief Executive Officer of Export Barbados, emphasizes a holistic...
DJ Puffy, the pioneering DJ hailing from Barbados, has once again etched his name in history by clinching the prestigious International DJ of the Year accolade at the Caribbean Music Awards. This achievement not only celebrates DJ Puffy's individual triumph but also underscores the profound impact and global resonance of Caribbean artists. In his heartfelt acceptance speech, DJ Puffy dedicated his...
See the latest construction update here! Things are moving along smoothly at Alora! We are well underway into the next phase of construction, with handover just around the corner, early next year. The Ground floor is now completed and we are now going up another floor, with just the pool deck remaining after that! There are now 2 units remaining, both of which are on the garden level. Now...
Rihanna, the global superstar and beauty mogul, has been unveiled as the new face of Dior’s iconic J’Adore fragrance, marking a significant shift in the brand’s history. This announcement was made on September 1, 2024, through a captivating campaign film directed by the acclaimed Steven Klein. The campaign sees Rihanna replacing Charlize Theron, who had been the face of J’Adore for two...
Barbados Sailing Week will be the inaugural event on the Caribbean sailing calendar from 2025 to 2029, as revealed by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA) on Friday with the release of its updated five-year schedule. This carefully crafted calendar aims to offer sailing enthusiasts an exciting array of events throughout the Caribbean region. Barbados Sailing Week, a cornerstone of this calendar,...