The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has signed a two-year agreement with global nonprofit Conservation International to promote sustainable, nature-positive tourism across the region. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on June 11 at the CTO’s Barbados headquarters, outlines a framework to support conservation-focused tourism models that protect biodiversity, strengthen local economies, and...
A newly listed beachfront resort in The Bahamas, priced at just under $25 million, is drawing attention not just for its location, but for what it reveals about the value of operational hospitality assets in the Caribbean. Located just seven miles from Exuma International Airport and under two miles from George Town, Hideaways at Palm Bay sits on nearly 800 feet of sandy beachfront along the island’s...
Regional connectivity in the Caribbean is taking flight in a bold new direction. LIAT 20, the well-known regional airline, has officially rebranded as Liat Air, signaling a new era for inter-island travel. Headquartered in Antigua, Liat Air is the modern successor to the original LIAT and continues to serve as a critical lifeline for travel across the region. With growing demand for air access between...
Marriott is expanding its luxury footprint in the Caribbean with the relaunch of one of Barbados’ most iconic beachfront resorts — Colony Club. Slated to reopen on September 1, the revamped property joins Marriott’s Luxury Collection, offering a refined escape along the island’s famed Platinum Coast. This marks a notable departure from Marriott’s recent all-inclusive trend in the region....
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Barbados is launching a major $185 million initiative aimed at transforming inner-city communities and upgrading healthcare facilities across the island. The dual-focus investment includes new housing infrastructure, climate-resilient upgrades, and long-overdue improvements to the polyclinic system. Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, presented two related resolutions in the House of...
Barbados is undergoing a real estate renaissance and this time, it's Americans leading the charge. For the first time in over 30 years, U.S. buyers have overtaken the British as the largest group of property investors on the island. Between January and September last year, Barbados welcomed over 175,000 U.S. visitors - a record that not only boosted tourism but drove a 25% spike in luxury home sales....
Hilton is expanding its presence in the Caribbean with the launch of its newest hotel brand, Spark by Hilton, making its regional debut in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This marks the first Spark property in both the Caribbean and Latin America, signaling a new era for affordable yet high-quality stays in the region. A New Kind of Stay in Ponce Set to open by the end of 2025, Spark by Hilton Ponce will be...
The Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO) has welcomed the decision by Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to allow full free movement of people by October 1, 2025. This move follows the rules set by the CARICOM Treaty and the Enhanced Cooperation Protocol. The CPSO is now encouraging all other CARICOM countries to do the same by December 31, 2025. At the 49th...
The Caribbean’s top tourism summit is heading back to Bridgetown. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) will be held in Barbados from September 30 to October 3 at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Widely considered the most influential platform for shaping the region’s tourism future, SOTIC 2025 will unite a diverse group of...