Marriott International remains steadfast in their decision to acquire the Elegant Hotel Group and is now eagerly preparing to invest millions of dollars in Barbados post-COVID to enhance the properties and elevate their standards. Alex Fiz, the Caribbean & Managing Director - All-Inclusive, Area Vice President, expressed unwavering confidence in the acquisition, emphasizing that the pandemic,...
The 41st edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace kicked off this week in Barbados, a truly historical event since this is the first time Barbados has been given the opportunity to host. This year’s event took place at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. The event featured the second year of the Caribbean Travel Forum, which was started last year to focus on the economics of tourism in the Caribbean,...
Over one hundred vendors are set to arrive in Barbados this week for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace, marking the first time the event has been held in Barbados in its 41-year history. The BHTA is excited to host the largest tourism conference ever held on the island and plans to fully take advantage of the event. The marketplace will feature scores of journalists, over...
Norse Atlantic Airways has unveiled new winter routes from Gatwick airport to the Caribbean, with Barbados being the primary destination. Starting from October 29, 2023, the airline will operate daily flights to Barbados, with fares starting from £449 return. Along with Barbados, Norse Atlantic Airways will also launch four flights per week to Montego Bay in Jamaica, starting on the same day,...
Pendry Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel brand, has announced its expansion into Barbados with the development of Pendry Barbados and Pendry Residences Barbados. The island oasis will be the brand's first international destination and will bring its contemporary luxury offerings and signature sensibilities to the Caribbean's west coast. Pendry Hotels & Resorts will reimagine the existing Port...
Customs Duty Concessions: If a tourism project or product owner or operator has received Interim Approval, they may be granted a permit to import building materials and supplies for construction and development without paying customs duty. These supplies must be used solely for the tourism project and can be purchased locally, imported, or from a bonded warehouse. Furthermore, owners or operators of a...
The Tourism Development Act 2002 replaces the Hotel Aids Act of 1956 and brings about significant expansions in investment incentives for the Tourism and Hospitality industry in Barbados. This new act offers incentives not only to the traditional accommodations sector, but also to restaurants, recreational facilities and services, attraction development that highlights the island's natural, historic, and...
During Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s 2023 Budgetary Proposals in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, she announced the assignment of funding for several departments and projects.Among them were:– $139 million for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with an additional $5.5 million for expanding operations of the Accident and Emergency Department.– $5 million to the Lion’s Eye Care Centre at the QEH.–...
Barbados has this month been ranked Level 1 by the U.S. State Department, denoting it as the safest rating on a four-point scale. At Level 1, travelers are advised to exercise normal precautions, which involves employing the same safety measures one would use when exploring any unfamiliar location. This rating is excellent news for those interested in visiting Barbados, as it does not get any safer...
At ITB Berlin, a major tourism trade show, Barbados has been awarded the Green Destinations Story Award for its exceptional efforts towards environment and climate conservation. The Honourable Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, expressed his gratitude to Green Destinations while accepting the award in Germany this week. Contact us today about property for...