Abu Dhabi, October 24, 2023 - Apes Hill Barbados made a significant mark at the 10th annual World Golf Awards ceremony, hosted at the exclusive Radisson Blu Hotel Yas Island and Yas Links Abu Dhabi, securing victory in four prominent categories. This Caribbean resort and residential community dazzled the audience with its exceptional achievements, reinforcing its reputation as a top-tier golf...
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...
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:...