The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is optimistic about the upcoming 2023/2024 winter season, anticipating positive developments despite not having fully regained the airlift capacity of 2019. In their quarterly briefing at the association's headquarters, BHTA Chairman Renée Coppin expressed confidence in the months of December 2023 and April 2024, where capacity is expected to surpass that...
Virgin Atlantic is set to enhance its service to Barbados for the upcoming winter season, with the total weekly flights to and from the island increasing to a staggering 24 flights per week. Starting from January 8, 2024, Barbados will enjoy the unprecedented luxury of double daily flights from London Heathrow, accompanied by four weekly flights departing from Manchester. In addition, Virgin Atlantic...
The Minister of Tourism in Barbados is optimistic about the island's prospects as a top destination for UK travelers, thanks to an upcoming surge in airlift. During a trade event in London marking the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill expressed his enthusiasm for the pivotal partnerships Barbados has established with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Both airlines are committed to...
The highly-anticipated Hennessy Artistry 2023 has revealed its star-studded lineup, featuring Ne-Yo, Popcaan, Koffee, and Beres Hammond as the headlining acts. These musical powerhouses will take the stage at the iconic Kensington Oval on Saturday, December 16. Brand Manager Rasheed Wharton, representing local Hennessy distributors Bryden Stokes, enthusiastically introduced the "versatile and...
Located in Limegrove Lifestyle Center, Holetown St. James, Café de Paris by The Cliff Barbados offers a delicious assortment of specially prepared desserts, breads and pastries, selection of international cheese and charcuterie, coffee, juices and more. Be sure to pay a visit soon! View our luxury homes for sale in...
The eagerly anticipated Barbados Food & Rum Festival is back, and it promises to be a delectable affair. Scheduled to take place from October 19th to 22nd, 2023, this annual event celebrates the rich heritage of Rum in Barbados while offering a delightful culinary escapade. Organized by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, the festival transforms the entire month of October into a gastronomic...
Barbados welcomed the commencement of its cruise season on October 10th, as the Carnival Venezia graced the island with its inaugural visit. According to an official statement, Barbados is set to host 18 maiden calls and 217 homeporting vessels during the 2023-24 cruise season. With over 25 prominent cruise lines planning voyages to and from the island in the coming months, Cruise Barbados envisions an...
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...