As Barbados emerges from the pandemic and experiences a surge in tourism, major airlines are setting their sights on the popular destination. Both American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are increasing their services to the island. American Airlines will be enhancing its offerings this summer by expanding its service between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Barbados. Starting on December 2021,...
According to Barbados Today, The Hon. Noel Lynch, Barbados' Ambassador to the United States and the Organisation of American States (OAS), has described Barbados as one of the best-governed countries in the world. He highlighted that global commentators often recognize Barbados as a small nation on the path to becoming a global powerhouse. These sentiments were expressed during the Barbados Comes to...
In an effort to support Barbados' booming tourism industry, United Airlines has unveiled its plans to introduce year-round service to the island from two major cities in the United States. The airline will now offer nonstop flights throughout the year from Newark Liberty Airport in New Jersey and Dulles International Airport in Washington, DC to Barbados' Grantley Adams International...
Choosing the perfect vacation destination can be a daunting task, but there's one place that stands out for travelers from all backgrounds: Barbados. This Caribbean gem, an independent British commonwealth nation, has long been celebrated as the birthplace of global pop culture icon and beauty industry queen, Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty. However, Barbados is not just about Rihanna; it offers a unique and...
The annual Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit has commenced in Coral Gables, Florida, marking the region's most prominent event in the hospitality industry. Held at the Loews Hotel in Miami's Coral Gables neighborhood, the 14th edition of the summit brings together a distinguished group of developers, hotel owners, investors, and executives from across the Caribbean. With over 400 delegates in...
The desire for adventure, favorable exchange rates, and the flexibility to work from anywhere have sparked a renewed interest among Americans in owning property overseas. Take John and Felicia Magliula, for example. As self-proclaimed adventurers, they sought a new place to call home for their growing family and ultimately chose St. Croix in the Caribbean. They purchased a spacious estate there for $1.4...
Apes Hill Barbados, an exquisite golf resort and community nestled in nature, is delighted to announce the availability of villa rentals starting from the winter of 2023. This extraordinary destination caters to golf enthusiasts and those in search of a serene and opulent lifestyle in a truly remarkable environment. Whether you're an avid outdoor adventurer, a leisurely poolside lounger, or someone...
Eduardo Cruz del Rio, the Vice President of Operations for Latin America and the Caribbean at Wyndham Hotels, announced that when the Sam Lord's Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort opens in late September, it will not only be the largest all-inclusive resort in Barbados but also the largest hotel on the island. During the recent coverage of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Caribbean...
Marriott International remains steadfast in their decision to acquire the Elegant Hotel Group and is now eagerly preparing to invest millions of dollars in Barbados post-COVID to enhance the properties and elevate their standards. Alex Fiz, the Caribbean & Managing Director - All-Inclusive, Area Vice President, expressed unwavering confidence in the acquisition, emphasizing that the pandemic,...
The 41st edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace kicked off this week in Barbados, a truly historical event since this is the first time Barbados has been given the opportunity to host. This year’s event took place at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre. The event featured the second year of the Caribbean Travel Forum, which was started last year to focus on the economics of tourism in the Caribbean,...