Restaurants across Barbados are preparing for a bustling holiday season as early bookings for Christmas Eve and Old Year’s Night soar, leaving many venues fully reserved. Restauranteurs report a significant rise in demand since October, driven by a mix of eager locals and holiday visitors. Chiryl Newman, owner of Champers in Worthing, Christ Church, shared that the restaurant has been fully booked...
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced an exciting partnership with the Travel & Adventure Shows, a leading travel exhibition series in the United States. This collaboration aims to enhance the visibility of Caribbean destinations in major U.S. markets, reinforcing the region’s appeal as a premier travel choice for global tourists. For over two decades, the Travel & Adventure...
Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Caribbean CAGE have signed a groundbreaking long-term agreement projected to generate $100 million to support cricket development across the Caribbean. The historic deal, endorsed unanimously by the CARICOM Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Cricket (PMSC), has been hailed as a game-changer for the future of West Indies cricket. The agreement was signed by CWI President Dr....
Caribbean Airlines has unveiled a new flight service connecting Guadeloupe and Barbados, just in time for the holiday season. This initiative aligns with the airline’s mission to strengthen inter-Caribbean connectivity and reestablish links between French and English-speaking territories. The inaugural flight, BW287, landed at Grantley Adams International Airport on December 11. Passengers were...
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Sandals Resorts has announced the launch of a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign, "Made of Caribbean," set to debut later this month. Created in collaboration with Chicago-based ad agency Leo Burnett, the campaign highlights the brand's deep Caribbean roots while addressing common misconceptions about Sandals and its family-focused Beaches Resorts. Adam Stewart, executive chairman of Sandals...
Barbados has secured an additional US$56 million (BDS$112 million) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following a successful fourth programme review. This development underscores the nation’s impressive economic performance and strides in climate resilience under its homegrown economic recovery plan, BERT 2022. The new disbursement comprises US$19 million (BDS$38 million) under the IMF’s...
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) hosted its much-anticipated Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) in Miami last month, uniting hospitality and tourism leaders from across the region. Under the theme “Keeping It Real: Amplifying Caribbean Tourism through Authenticity, Integration, and Immersion,” CHIEF 2025 spotlighted the growing importance of creating genuine...
KPMG has officially unveiled a new global centre of excellence dedicated to improving healthcare systems in island communities, focusing on the unique challenges they face. Dr. Anna van Poucke, Global Head of Healthcare at KPMG International, emphasized, “As healthcare systems worldwide encounter both unprecedented challenges and opportunities, KPMG International recognizes the pressing need for...
The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is forecasting a milestone weekend for Grantley Adams International Airport, marking the busiest period of the winter season so far. Speaking at the association’s final quarterly general meeting on Tuesday at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Chairman Javon Griffith revealed that Barbados is set to receive over 13 international flights from key...