Barbados continues to stand out for its international mobility, with the island holding the strongest passport among CARICOM countries in the latest Passport Source ranking. The 2026 ranking places the Barbados passport 39th globally, with a mobility score of 154, putting it ahead of the other CARICOM countries assessed in the index. Barbados also ranks fourth among 33 CELAC countries and 10th among 56...
Barbados is set for a significant boost in U.S. air connectivity this winter as Delta Air Lines expands its nonstop service between Atlanta and Bridgetown to daily flights throughout December 2026. The increase comes at an important time for Barbados, with December marking the beginning of the island’s busy winter tourism season. Delta’s expanded schedule will give travellers from the United States...
Marriott International has reached a major milestone in its multi-year transformation of its Barbados resort portfolio with the reopening of Tamarind, Barbados, an Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort on the island’s Platinum West Coast. The refreshed resort in Paynes Bay, St. James has reopened following a significant redesign, introducing updated accommodations, new and enhanced dining...
Businesses operating through Barbados entities now face new beneficial ownership reporting requirements following the introduction of the Beneficial Ownership Transparency and Register Act, 2026. The legislation came into force on 1 September 2026, establishing a central Beneficial Ownership Register and introducing new obligations for businesses to identify, verify, maintain and report information...
Barbados is taking a more personal approach to destination marketing with the launch of “Barbados Remembers Your Name,” a new global campaign from Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) that celebrates the relationships and familiar connections that bring travellers back to the island. Launched in September 2026, the campaign moves beyond traditional images of beaches, resorts and attractions to...
Barbados is preparing to welcome some of the Caribbean’s most influential hospitality and tourism professionals this November, as the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) 2026 returns to the island for a second consecutive year. Taking place from November 16–18, 2026, at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle Resort, the three-day gathering will bring together hotel...
For travelers in Boston looking for a Caribbean escape, Barbados is offering a particularly compelling reason to make the trip this September. JetBlue’s nonstop Boston-Barbados service, combined with the island’s hosting of the decisive stages of the 2026 Caribbean Premier League, gives visitors an opportunity to pair a week in the Caribbean with some of the region’s biggest cricket...
Barbados and Venezuela are moving beyond longstanding diplomatic ties toward a more practical economic partnership, with the two countries agreeing on a wide-ranging programme covering energy, food security, tourism, transportation, education, culture and trade. The commitments were formalised on August 24 during Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's official visit to Caracas, where she met Venezuela's...
A destination wedding in Barbados does not have to follow a fixed formula. For some couples, the perfect day means exchanging vows barefoot on the beach. For others, it might mean a rooftop ceremony with sweeping Caribbean views, an intimate dinner for close family or a celebration that continues long after the ceremony. At O2 Beach Club & Spa on Barbados' South Coast, couples can shape their...
Barbados’ all-inclusive resort scene continues to evolve with the reopening of Turtle Beach, Barbados, A Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort, bringing a refreshed all-suite experience, new dining concepts and expanded family amenities to the island’s popular South Coast. The resort is now part of Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio and Marriott Bonvoy, adding another Barbados property...