SITE Classic 2025 is set to be one of the most significant gatherings for senior incentive travel professionals, combining immersive education, purposeful networking, and unforgettable cultural experiences. From August 25–28, 2025, the Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua will host over 270 global leaders — including 85 hosted buyers and 170 suppliers — for four transformative days of innovation,...
Panama is preparing to roll out more than US$20 billion in new investments over the next year, with projects centered on the Panama Canal and other major development initiatives — and Barbados is being encouraged to get on board. During a recent visit to Barbados, Panama’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Martínez-Acha Vásquez, delivered the keynote address at the Barbados International...
A transformative new $1.3 billion hospitality and real estate project is taking shape in Saint Lucia, setting the stage for the island’s largest tourism development to date. The multi-phase A’ila Resorts project, located at Mount Pimard in Rodney Bay, is already under construction and advancing ahead of schedule. Unveiled at the Caribbean Investment Summit in Antigua, the development represents a...
Banks Holdings Limited (BHL), one of Barbados’ leading beverage conglomerates, has officially joined the Coca-Cola family following a US$186 million acquisition involving multiple Caribbean companies. On August 1, BHL chairman Luis Alvarez and country manager Shafia London confirmed that Coca-Cola’s KOSCAB Holdings Ltd acquired majority ownership of SLU Beverages Ltd on July 31. SLU Beverages,...
The sixth UK Inward Investment Mission to Barbados is set for November 10–14, 2025, offering a platform for business leaders from England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to explore opportunities for collaboration and expansion. Organised by Invest Barbados in partnership with UK stakeholders, the mission will feature both new and returning entrepreneurs eager to strengthen bilateral investment ties and...
Virgin Atlantic is making a bold leap in in-flight connectivity, becoming the first UK airline to roll out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi on board. The upgrade, scheduled to begin in Q3 2026, will extend across the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330-900neos, with full implementation targeted by the end of 2027. View Barbados Luxury Properties for Sale ‘Calico’ – Prestigious West...
The Caribbean is heading into a new era of tourism, and Barbados will be at the center of it all. From September 30 to October 3, 2025, the island will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) at the Hilton Barbados. This year’s event is expected to be a game-changing summit. With travel trends shifting rapidly and regional competition rising,...
Barbados could see up to US$400 million in new investment deals financed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), as part of a broader US$2.5 billion pipeline of projects earmarked for the Caribbean region. Afreximbank President and Chairman, Professor Benedict Oramah, announced the figures during the opening of the 4th AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Grenada. He noted that Barbados...
Caribbean Export recently participated in the inaugural ITC SME Ministerial Meeting and Global Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) Leadership Dialogue, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and Afreximbank, the event brought together trade ministers and TPO leaders from around the...
The Caribbean tourism landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation in 2025, led by Barbados, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. These destinations are at the forefront of a powerful resurgence driven by record-breaking visitor arrivals, expanded air connectivity, a wave of new luxury resorts, booming cruise traffic, and sweeping policy reforms aimed at boosting long-term travel revenue. This...