Grenada has just earned global recognition, with three of its premier resorts featured in the 2025 MICHELIN Key Hotel Guide — marking a milestone moment for the “Spice Island.” Calabash Hotel received Two MICHELIN Keys, while Six Senses La Sagesse and Spice Island Beach Resort each earned One Key. This honour celebrates exceptional design, service and authentic Caribbean luxury — values that...
Barbados is set to welcome increased airlift this winter as Air Canada expands its services to the island, deploying its state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft and increasing flight frequencies from Toronto and Montreal, reflecting growing confidence in the island as a top Caribbean destination. Speaking at the launch of the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam familiarisation tour at the Hilton Barbados Resort,...
Barbados welcomed top Canadian travel agents this week as part of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam, a week-long familiarisation tour designed to showcase the island’s attractions, accommodations, cuisine, and expanding infrastructure ahead of the peak winter season. The initiative aims to give agents a first-hand look at what makes Barbados a top Caribbean...
Barbadians and visitors alike have been pleasantly surprised - Uber Taxi is now operational in Barbados! While there was no official announcement, many users have discovered the service in their Uber app, allowing them to book local taxis with ease. Whether heading to the beach, the airport, or exploring town, Uber brings the convenience of reliable rides directly to your fingertips. What’s...
The governments of Barbados and Dominica have formalized a landmark tourism collaboration aimed at promoting their destinations and offering enhanced multi-island travel experiences. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on October 1 at the Hilton Barbados Resort during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). Under the agreement, the Discover...
Barbados has once again claimed the spotlight on the regional stage, earning the title of Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination for the second consecutive year at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025. The prestigious event, hosted on October 4 at Sandals Grande in Saint Lucia, brought together the Caribbean’s top travel and tourism professionals for a...
Barbados has officially stepped into the future of mobile technology, as Liberty Caribbean launches the island’s first 5G mobile network under the Flow and Liberty Business brands. This milestone makes Barbados the second Caribbean nation, after the Cayman Islands, to experience the transformative potential of 5G connectivity — a development that promises to reshape how Barbadians live, work, and...
Westgate Resorts has announced a major strategic investment in the Banyan Tree Bimini Resort & Residences, a luxury development on Rockwell Island in Bimini, Bahamas, marking the company’s first Caribbean venture. The multimillion-dollar partnership involves Gissy Family Investments and other strategic investors joining forces with RAV Bahamas, the company behind the $850 million Bimini Bay project...
Barbados is set for a banner winter cruise season, with projections indicating record-breaking arrivals, according to Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill. The island has been making extensive preparations to ensure smooth operations and an enhanced visitor experience. Preparations include upgrading taxi services with mobile payment options, enhancing customer service at...
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Barbados are set to benefit from a groundbreaking new initiative designed to boost innovation and digital transformation. The Barbados Trust Fund Limited (BTFL) will launch its Smart Tech for Innovation (STI) Fest—an eight-week, hands-on training programme aimed at helping entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers leverage smart technologies...