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...
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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