The Caribbean is entering a golden era of hotel development, aligning strongly with the bullish sentiment expressed by hospitality leaders at the recent Americas Lodging Investment Summit CALA. As highlighted in that summit, global hotel executives remain confident in the long-term opportunities across Latin America and the Caribbean (CALA), and the latest expansion moves by brands like Hilton, Marriott,...
After a five-year hiatus, Barbados' premier B2B tourism event, Connect Barbados, is set to make a grand return from June 23–26, 2025, at the luxurious Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort, Sam Lord’s Castle. This revival marks a significant milestone in the island's post-pandemic tourism resurgence, blending business opportunities with rich cultural experiences. A Fusion of Business and Culture Hosted...
In a strategic push to help Caribbean hoteliers take back control of their revenue, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is set to launch its first-ever Direct Booking Summit – Caribbean Edition, taking place May 22 in Antigua. This one-day business-focused event is designed to equip hospitality professionals with the latest tools in digital marketing and distribution, empowering them...
Rally Barbados 2025 is revving up to be the largest and most international edition yet, with a record-breaking 126 crews confirmed to compete in the 35th running of the island’s premier motorsport event. At a media launch hosted at the Open-Air Suites at Bushy Park, organisers from the Barbados Rally Club (BRC) revealed that the BCIC-sponsored event, running from May 30 to June 1, has smashed...
Barbados is set to make history this summer by hosting its first-ever professional track and field event—the Barbados Grand Prix—on July 5 at the renowned Usain Bolt Sports Complex in Bridgetown. This World Athletics-sanctioned meet aims to spotlight the island’s top athletic talent and invigorate the local sports scene. A Vision Realized The brainchild of CARIFTA bronze medalist and former...
In a significant achievement, Barbados has been ranked first globally on the United Nations' newly introduced Multilateralism Index, as detailed in the Sustainable Development Report 2024. This index assesses countries based on their participation in international treaties, alignment with UN voting principles, involvement in UN bodies, and financial contributions to the UN system. The report commended...
The Caribbean region is poised for a robust economic performance in 2025, with several nations expected to surpass the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) average growth rate of 2.1%, according to the World Bank's latest forecasts. Guyana's Oil-Driven Surge Leading the pack is Guyana, with a projected GDP growth of 10%, fueled by its burgeoning offshore oil production. The country's rapid economic...
Barbadian brilliance lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, with homegrown and Caribbean-rooted stars turning fashion’s biggest night into a celebration of island pride, Black excellence, and high-style heritage. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlighted the influence of Black dandyism — and Caribbean talent brought that legacy to life with bold...
They may be bidding on island vacations, but travelers participating in a unique Caribbean auction are also helping shape the future of the region’s hospitality industry. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has launched its annual Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, offering luxury hotel stays across the region—from beachfront escapes to five-star resorts. But...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host its 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Brasília, Brazil from June 9 to 12, 2025. The gathering will bring together regional leaders, global development partners, and policy experts to advance strategies aimed at building institutional resilience, economic strength, and inclusive growth across its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). Held under...