InterCaribbean Airways, in collaboration with the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI), has announced a special discount on flights to Barbados for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup. Cricket fans can take advantage of a 25% discount on round-trip flights from Kingston (KIN) to Barbados (BGI) by using the promotional code BGISAV25 when booking on interCaribbean.com. The airline offers non-stop...
Key consumer trends transforming the Caribbean hospitality landscape include the rise of all-inclusive resorts, the influx of new brands, and a growing focus on wellness, according to industry leaders. During the "Views from the Boardroom" panel at the 15th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Forum, Playa Hotels & Resorts' chairman and CEO Bruce Wardinski highlighted a shift from the region's...
Barbados is gearing up to host nine thrilling fixtures in the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, culminating in the electrifying finals. This prestigious event promises to showcase the pinnacle of T20 cricket talent from around the globe, with teams battling it out for glory on the sunny Caribbean island. The tournament format is structured with four groups, each comprising five teams. Following the group...
The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as Barbados gears up to host the final and eight other exhilarating matches of the ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024. The prestigious Kensington Oval, fondly known as the 'Mecca' of cricket in the Caribbean, will be the epicenter of cricketing action, promising fans a riveting experience. The ICC recently unveiled the fixtures, confirming Barbados as the stage...
Apes Hill Barbados, a luxury resort residential community, has been honored with the prestigious "Development of the Year" award by Golf Inc. magazine. This recognition comes as a testament to the exceptional quality of the newly opened golf course within the community. Golf Inc. is an international trade publication that provides valuable industry insights, trends, and best practices to owners and...
In a groundbreaking move, the PGA TOUR and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. have officially sealed a multi-year partnership, solidifying the Caribbean nation as the Official Tourism Sponsor of both the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions until 2027. Under this strategic agreement, Barbados Tourism will immerse itself in the PGA TOUR landscape, utilizing digital activations, creative content, and presence at...
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), headquartered in Barbados, has announced a significant surge in visitor arrivals across the region in 2023. According to their latest report, international visitor numbers increased by an estimated 14.3 percent, marking a continuation of the positive recovery trend observed in the tourism sector. Presenting the findings of the "Caribbean Tourism Performance...
Reflecting on the trajectory from the depths of the pandemic to the present, Fernando Garcia-Chacon expresses admiration for the rapid rebound witnessed in the Caribbean hotel investment market. As the leader of the CBRE Hotels Advisory team, Garcia-Chacon acknowledges the initial hope that hotel investments might regain their footing by 2024 or 2025. However, the reality has surpassed expectations, with...
In a recent legislative address, Barbados’ top tourism official heralded a significant surge in tourism activity, buoyed by expanded flight schedules and a notable increase in cruise ship visitors compared to the previous year. Ian Gooding-Edghill, the Minister of Tourism and International Transport for Barbados, highlighted the remarkable rise in arrival numbers, attributing it to the substantial...
Barbados' government is moving forward with the divestment of the Savannah Hotel, a key component of the GEMS project, to an undisclosed buyer. This strategic maneuver aims to invigorate the hotel sector. The Savannah Hotel in Barbados, previously under the government's ownership as part of the GEMS of Barbados hotel project, is poised for a change in ownership. Ian Gooding-Edghill, the Minister of...