Appointment of Chief Executive Officer

After an intensive global search, the Board of Directors of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jens Thraenhart, as Chief Executive Officer of the island’s destination marketing agency, effective November 1st 2021.  Mr. Thraenhart, a tourism veteran of 26 years, emerged as the top candidate from an initial…

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Barbados removes mandatory second test for fully vaccinated travellers

The Government of Barbados continues to review and update its travel protocols for entry into the country. In the latest update, effective Sunday October 24, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe…

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Aer Lingus’ first Caribbean service departs Manchester for beautiful Barbados

Bridgetown, Barbados Barbados became Aer Lingus’ first Caribbean destination today, 20th of October, as the airline’s inaugural non-stop service from Manchester to Bridgetown departed this morning. The landmark EI31 service departed at 10.15 am heralds a new era for both Barbados and Aer Lingus. For those dreaming of holidaying on the idyllic island, renowned for the…

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What We Did This Month – September 2021

From creating content, expanding our team and planning new events to a new podcast episode and lots of travel, September has kept us all very busy. Read on to find out everything we got up to this month… Michael and Leslie attended IPW Las Vegas After almost two years, it was time for the business…

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What We Did This Month – August 2021

Another busy month finished here at TravelMedia.ie Towers. From creating content for clients and expanding our team to new filming opportunities and some travel, August has kept us all very busy. Read on to find out everything we got up to this month… Michael filming with ITV in Barbados Michael Collins spent a week in…

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Virgin Atlantic launches a tropical Caribbean sale – with return flights from £349 to Barbados

Dreaming of relaxing under the sun on a tropical island with luxury hotels and a year-round temperate climate? Virgin Atlantic just launched amazing flight deals starting from £349 return to some of the most glamorous destinations in the Caribbean. Enjoy the ultimate experience with incredible scenery and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere in Barbados. Every destination…

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Barbados Tourism Rebounds

– July arrivals set new record for Barbados for 2021; signals promising Winter season –   Barbados recorded over 10,000 air passenger arrivals after months of being hard-hit by a global pandemic.  For the first time since December 2020, the local tourism industry has recorded a major tourism milestone with the latest statistics from the…

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