Barbados is stepping into the spotlight as a premier destination for business travel, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) as the second half of 2025 unfolds. Key events, strategic partnerships, and an expanding visitor profile are all evidence that the island is not just keeping pace — it’s raising the bar. Highlights from Barbados’ Recent Travel & MICE Developments 1. Motivation...
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Travel Unity, a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in travel. This collaboration marks a major milestone in the region’s ongoing effort to make tourism across the Caribbean more accessible, equitable, and environmentally responsible — ensuring that both travelers and local...
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Royal Caribbean is preparing for the 2026 Caribbean debut of its newest ship, Legend of the Seas, promising an unmatched blend of dining, entertainment, and family adventures. The vessel is designed to deliver unparalleled variety, giving travelers the freedom to shift seamlessly between high-energy attractions, relaxation, and full-scale entertainment. A major highlight is the ship’s 28 dining...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Independent Accountability Mechanisms Network (IAMNet) from October 6–9, 2025, in Barbados, convening accountability professionals from development finance institutions across the globe. CDB is partnering with the Inter-American Development Bank’s Independent Consultation and Investigation Mechanism (MICI), and the...
IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its voco Hotels brand into Cancun with a new 160-room property, marking a major step in the brand’s growing footprint across Mexico and the Caribbean. voco Cancun will offer lagoon-view rooms, versatile meeting spaces, and dedicated wellness areas, making it an ideal choice for business travelers seeking both comfort and connectivity in Cancun’s vibrant hotel...
Barbados’ tourism industry has reached a new milestone in 2025, recording 503,000 stayover visitors between January and August — a 5.43% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first time in the island’s tourism history, the United States has overtaken the United Kingdom as Barbados’ leading source market. Speaking on the final day of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State...
Browse our latest collection of Homes For Rent in Barbados: Rockley Mews 2-Bedroom Townhouse | USD$2,100 Monthly + Utilities The Townhouse features an open-plan layout with high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, wrought iron door for the back door which leads to a small green space and breezy balconies in each bedroom with onsite bathrooms. The communal pool has lounge chairs for relaxing...
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill, has reaffirmed the vital role of tourism in preserving both peace and identity across the Caribbean. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025 on October 1, his remarks carried added weight against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the southern Caribbean. Recent disputes involving...
The tourism landscape is shifting rapidly, and the Caribbean is working to stay ahead of the curve. Industry leaders have gathered at the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) 2025, hosted at the Hilton Barbados from September 30 to October 3, to explore emerging trends and strategies for sustainable growth under the theme Reimagining Caribbean Tourism: Research, Relevance and the Road...