BWH Hotels, the global hospitality giant known for brands like Best Western and SureStay Hotels, has been making significant strides in expanding its presence across the Caribbean. This includes newly opened properties in Aruba and Curaçao, with a robust pipeline of additional hotels set to launch throughout the region. In an interview with Caribbean Journal Invest, Bill Clegg, Regional Director of...
A regional gathering focused on "Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management" concluded on September 6. Funded by the EU's Zero Waste in the Caribbean initiative and co-financed by German Cooperation alongside CARIFORUM, the meeting brought together over 60 waste-management experts to explore financial solutions for transforming waste into opportunities within the circular economy. Held...
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has urged for enhanced collaboration among key tourism stakeholders across the Caribbean, emphasizing their pivotal role in driving the region’s economic progress. Speaking at the ASTA Caribbean Showcase in Curaçao, Gooding-Edghill highlighted the importance of governments and tourism agencies strengthening alliances to boost the...
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...