Two of Barbados’ most celebrated attractions - Harrison’s Cave Eco-Adventure Park and Hunte’s Gardens - have been named among the Best of the Best in the Caribbean by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2025. The recognition places both sites in the top one percent of experiences across the region, reflecting outstanding traveler reviews and consistently high guest satisfaction....
Barbados is moving to bring Airbnb, Vrbo, Homestay, and other short-term rental platforms under tighter regulation, following the introduction of the Tourist Accommodation Bill in Parliament on Tuesday. The new legislation sets out a comprehensive framework for licensing, registering, classifying, and monitoring all tourist accommodation across the island. Under the bill, operators who fail to comply...
Barbados, with its white sandy beaches and vibrant lifestyle, is not just a dream for travelers—it’s also a top destination for people relocating overseas. For many, moving or vacationing without their beloved pets isn’t an option. Whether you’re planning a short holiday or a long-term relocation, Barbados has clear rules in place to ensure pets arrive safely and comfortably. Understanding the...
Barbados welcomed more than $120 billion in direct Canadian investment last year, ranking it as the fourth-largest destination worldwide for Canadian capital from both businesses and individuals. Despite these long-standing ties, Canada’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Brenda Wills, highlighted significant potential for further growth, particularly in light of evolving global trade dynamics. She...
Barbados is poised for a landmark 2025/2026 winter cruise season, with cruise lines reporting full occupancy and the Port of Bridgetown receiving accolades for operational excellence. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, leading a delegation at Seatrade Europe in Hamburg, Germany, shared that every cruise line met at the event confirmed a highly successful previous...
This October, Barbados will become the dynamic bridge between in-person and virtual global networking as the Hybrid Global Business Week Conference 2025 launches at the elegant Wyndham Grand Barbados – Sam Lord’s Castle Resort from October 23 to 24, 2025. Bridging Global Business in a Hybrid World Presented by BIBA – The Association for Global Business, this two-day summit embraces the theme:...
Barbados is set to shine this October as the Sportingclass Industry Invitational 2025 reaches its spectacular finale at Apes Hill Golf & Country Club from October 13 to 17, 2025. What began as a series of elite industry qualifiers in the UK—bringing together professionals from property, IT, and hospitality—now culminates on one of the most stunning golf courses in the Caribbean. Where Golf...
In a landmark move this September 2025, IDB Invest has unveiled its first-ever partnership in Barbados with a non-bank financial institution - a five-year, USD 5 million (BBD 10 million) loan to Cave Shepherd Card Inc., trading as Payce Digital. Why This Matters Bridging the credit divide: This pioneering partnership aims to extend credit and digital payment services to underbanked and...
Barbados’s Foursquare Rum Distillery has once again proven its mastery of rum-making, winning the 2025 IWSC Rum Trophy for its Foursquare EQUIDEM, a double-aged 14-year-old spirit that captured the judges’ attention at the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC). This is Foursquare’s second consecutive win and fourth overall, following triumphs in 2016, 2020, and 2024. Each year, the...
Construction at Pendry Barbados is well Underway Global luxury brands Pendry and Montage reshape Barbados’ property and hospitality landscape with residences, marina access, and new lifestyle amenities BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, September 9, 2025 -- Barbados is entering a pivotal moment in its luxury journey. Global hospitality leaders such as Pendry Hotels & Resorts and Montage International are...