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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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...