Tourism is “the heartbeat of Barbados,” but industry leaders warn that outdated systems and poorly targeted taxes threaten the island’s competitiveness. Speaking at the Barbados Hotel...
THE Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has again demonstrated its commitment to equipping tourism students with the practical skills and industry exposure necessary to prepare...
The island’s premier business-to-business (B2B) tourism showcase, Connect Barbados, has returned after a five-year hiatus under the theme “From Street to Chic”, with over 500 scheduled B2B...
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI) proudly participated in the 12th edition of FIEXPO’s Latin America Politicians’ Forum, one of the most influential platforms in the Meetings,...
Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport and Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill, delivered powerful...
For the 23rd year in a row, the Barbados Horticultural Society (BHS) has won a Gold award at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025. This year’s...
Internationally acclaimed entertainer Andre Parris, widely known as DJ Puffy, has been officially announced as Barbados’ newest Tourism and Culture Ambassador. The announcement was made during a formal contract...
After a five-year hiatus, the island’s foremost tourism business-to-business event, Connect Barbados, is back! Scheduled for June 23rd to 26th, the premier travel conference will be held...
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has reported a robust 31% year-on-year increase in arrivals from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in 2024, as the island...
Barbados has reaffirmed its commitment to the European travel market at ITB Berlin 2025, the world’s leading travel trade show for Europe. The Barbados Tourism Marketing...