Wyndham Grand is thrilled to announce its latest tropical haven, the Wyndham Grand Barbados, Sam Lord's Castle Resort & Spa. Nestled on the serene southeastern coast of the island, this 422-room all-inclusive resort, set amidst the breathtaking oceanfront, marks Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' much-anticipated debut in Barbados. The resort is now open for reservations and is set to welcome its inaugural...
Virgin Atlantic is reaffirming its commitment to Barbados as a pivotal travel hub with the introduction of its state-of-the-art Airbus A330neo aircraft on the Barbados route. This announcement comes as Virgin Atlantic marks its 25th year of providing direct service to Barbados. In a grand celebration coinciding with World Tourism Day, the official 25th-anniversary flight touched down at Grantley Adams...
In a significant stride toward enhancing air connectivity, the Venezuelan Consortium of Aeronautical Industries and Air Services (Conviasa) has unveiled a brand-new route that will link Caracas with Bridgetown, located on the picturesque island of Barbados. This exciting development was officially announced by the Minister of Transportation and President of Conviasa, Ramón Velásquez Araguayán, at the...
Barbados is solidifying its position as a preferred destination for UK and European cruise lines, as it showcased its cruise offerings at the recent Seatrade Europe event held in Hamburg, Germany. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, led a delegation of tourism and port officials to the trade show, which took place from September 6 to 8 and gathered top UK and European...
American Airlines (AA) has announced its plans to expand flight services from Miami International Airport (MIA) to various destinations in the Caribbean including Barbados for the upcoming winter travel season. The airline aims to enhance connectivity and meet the growing demand for travel in the region. Effective from December 20, 2023, to January 7, 2024, AA will increase its flight frequency to...
Barbados is set to welcome a direct airline service linking it to the United States and the Northern Caribbean. Starting on July 18, 2023, and running until August 16, 2023, Bahamas Air will initiate charter flights from Nassau, The Bahamas to Bridgetown, Barbados, via Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This twice-weekly service will provide visitors and the diaspora with a new option to visit Barbados during the...
Condor Airlines and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) are thrilled to announce the return of Condor Airlines, reestablishing a vital link between Frankfurt and Barbados. This exciting development comes as the result of a fruitful collaboration and signals a significant boost for Barbados' tourism industry. Shelly Williams, Chairman of the BTMI Board, expressed her satisfaction with the outcome:...
The expansion of services by JetBlue, American Airlines, and United Airlines to Barbados is keeping the tourism momentum high for the island. Additionally, there are updates on new hotels and attractions that visitors should be aware of. Here are the key details: American Airlines will be introducing an extra daily flight from August 15 to September 5 for late summer travel, connecting Miami, Florida...
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is actively pursuing the establishment of an air bridge between Barbados and Ghana, aiming to facilitate the travel of 600 to 800 individuals each month. During discussions with Ghana's Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ibrahim Awal, and his delegation, Prime Minister Mottley expressed her confidence in garnering interest from Barbadians who are keen to explore...
Virgin Atlantic has recently announced an exciting addition to its services in the Caribbean. Starting from June 14, the airline will introduce inter-island flights connecting the beautiful islands of Barbados, Grenada, and St Vincent. This initiative aims to provide travelers with more convenient and seamless travel options within the region. To operate these inter-island flights, Virgin Atlantic will...