Barbados has taken another step in strengthening its global diplomatic and economic partnerships following the official visit of Noura Al Kaabi, the United Arab Emirates Minister of State, whose trip focused on expanding bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, culture, innovation, and sustainable development. Her visit signals growing engagement between Barbados and the UAE, as both nations...
Savvy Buyers Can Secure Better Prices, Less Competition, and More Negotiating Power Before the Peak Season Returns While many buyers focus their property search during the busy winter months, experienced real estate investors and homebuyers understand that summer is often the most strategic time to acquire property in Barbados. According to NVEST Estates, one of Barbados' leading luxury real estate...
Barbados’ luxury hospitality scene has welcomed an exciting new addition with the opening of Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach Club in Paynes Bay, St. James. The highly anticipated boutique property brings a fresh, design-led approach to Caribbean luxury, combining personalized service, elegant contemporary interiors, and exclusive beachfront access on Barbados’ prestigious Platinum Coast. With just 28...
Barbados continues to reinforce its status as one of the Caribbean’s top-performing tourism destinations as Connect Barbados 2026 brought together a record number of global travel buyers, tour operators, and tourism stakeholders for the island’s flagship trade event. The annual business-to-business platform served as a major opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, expand travel...
July in Barbados brings an exciting mix of family entertainment, cultural celebrations, music festivals, horse racing, shopping events, and early Crop Over energy. Whether you’re visiting the island or already enjoying summer in paradise, this month offers something for everyone - from Disney-inspired musical performances and craft fairs to premium fetes and iconic soca events. Here’s our roundup...
Barbados is continuing its remarkable tourism momentum, with stronger visitor arrivals, expanded airlift, and growing global interest reinforcing the island’s position as one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. Adding to this momentum, American Airlines is scheduled to operate four weekly nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Barbados in...
The Caribbean hotel industry is delivering a standout performance in 2026, with record-breaking occupancy levels, rising room rates, and stronger revenue growth signaling one of the region’s strongest tourism years on record. New data from hospitality analytics firm STR shows that Caribbean hotels continue to benefit from sustained travel demand, reinforcing the region’s position as one of the...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has officially expanded its Caribbean presence with the opening of Hotel Indigo Bridgetown Barbados, a vibrant new boutique hotel bringing design-led hospitality to Barbados’ dynamic South Coast. Located in Hastings along Barbados’ lively Highway 7 corridor, the 132-room property places guests at the heart of one of the island’s most walkable and energetic...
Barbados’ racquet sports scene is expanding rapidly, with padel and pickleball emerging as two of the island’s fastest-growing sports. What began with just a few private courts has evolved into a growing network of public clubs, luxury resort facilities, and community sports hubs. The strongest growth has been concentrated along the West Coast, though newer pickleball venues are now expanding...
Barbados has taken a major step toward digital transformation with the official launch of BiMPay, the island’s new national instant payment platform designed to enable seamless real-time transactions for individuals, businesses, and government agencies around the clock. The system officially went live during a launch ceremony on Friday evening, where Prime Minister Mia Mottley completed the...