Barbados is entering the 2025/2026 winter season with strong momentum, driven by rising stay-over arrivals, a robust cruise schedule and a set of strategic initiatives aimed at long-term, sustainable tourism growth. The island is expecting more than 800,000 cruise passengers during the upcoming winter season, supported by over 400 cruise ship calls to the Bridgetown Port. This growth comes alongside...
Barbados is strengthening its appeal as a premier destination for weddings with the launch of All Aisles Lead to Barbados, a new promotional campaign by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in partnership with JetBlue and five of the island’s leading resorts. The initiative offers engaged couples meaningful incentives to say “I do” in Barbados, including complimentary JetBlue flights for...
Christmas in Barbados is a season of warm breezes, sparkling lights, live music, family traditions, and vibrant cultural events. As the island moves into the final stretch of December, the celebrations intensify — from concerts and craft markets to racing, beach days, and unforgettable festive dining. If you’re visiting Barbados between 20–30 December 2025, here are the must-attend events and top...
Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has once again secured her place among the world’s most influential leaders, earning a spot on the Forbes 2025 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list. Ranked No. 99, this marks her third consecutive year on the prestigious global ranking—further solidifying her status as one of the Caribbean’s most impactful political figures on the world...
Barbados is gearing up for one of its largest tourism investment surges in decades, with more than $2 billion (US$1 billion) projected to enter the sector in 2026. According to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), a wave of major hotel developments—spanning the south coast, west coast, and the capital—will dramatically reshape the island’s tourism landscape over the next three...
Barbados and Dominica have joined forces to create a stronger, more immersive tourism experience for visitors, unveiling a collaborative strategy that promotes both destinations through new multi-island travel packages. The initiative—announced at a press conference at the Island Inn Hotel—builds on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that enables full free movement between...
Holland America Line has welcomed the Zuiderdam back into service with a refreshed look and a suite of new guest-facing enhancements after a two-week drydock in the Bahamas. The ship resumed sailing on December 6, 2025, departing Miami for a 17-day Eastern and Southern Caribbean itinerary that highlights its updated spaces and upgraded onboard experience. A Reimagined Crow’s Nest for Live...
Apes Hill Barbados continues to elevate its reputation as one of the Caribbean’s premier luxury destinations with the opening of its new beachfront haven in Speightstown. The Apes Hill Speightstown Caribbean Beach Club introduces a sophisticated coastal escape, perfectly complementing the resort’s acclaimed hilltop retreat and expanding the lifestyle experience for members and guests. A New Coastal...
Demand accelerates across Sandy Lane, Apes Hill, and Royal Westmoreland as UK, Canadian and US investors seek stability, lifestyle, & long-term asset security A new wave of High-Net-Worth buyers from the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States is transforming Barbados’ luxury property landscape. As wealth migration trends accelerate and investors prioritise jurisdictions that offer both...
The Barbados Government is advancing an ambitious strategy to convert abandoned and derelict buildings into climate-resilient homes, Acting Prime Minister Dr. William Duguid announced at a major hemispheric forum of housing ministers this week. Speaking at the 34th General Assembly of the Forum of Ministers and High-Level Authorities of Housing and Urban Development of Latin America and the Caribbean...