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Bridgetown, Barbados – October 29, 2025 – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) has taken flight once again between Amsterdam and Barbados, with fares from Barbados starting at US$767. This KLM route offers Barbadians and visitors exceptional value and convenient access to an extensive network of 161 destinations: 92 within Europe and 69 intercontinental. KLM will…
Bridgetown, Barbados — October 28th, 2025: The countdown is on for the return of the iconic Barbados Food and Rum Festival as organizers aim for a third consecutive win as the Caribbean’s Leading Food Festival under the theme, Barbados Is On The Menu. Excitement for the festival is already heating up with this year’s edition set…
No Better Place to Tie the Knot Barbados is still the best destination in the Caribbean to say “I do!” The World Travel Awards (WTA) team confirmed that statement on October 4th, 2025, when they staged the Caribbean & North American Gala Ceremony during which Barbados was awarded the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination’, for the…
Barbados and Dominica Join Forces to Offer Multi-Destination Tourism Experiences Bridgetown, Barbados, October 2nd, 2025 – Two Caribbean islands, Barbados and Dominica, have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. This partnership between Barbados – the Gem of the Caribbean and Dominica – the Nature Isle,…
SOTIC, The Caribbean’s Premier Tourism Forum to Take Place in Bridgetown BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, September 9th, 2025: Barbados is set to host the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), the region’s most influential gathering of tourism leaders. The conference is scheduled for September 30th to October 3rd, 2025, at the Hilton Barbados Resort. This year’s conference, which is…
Bridgetown, Barbados – 14/08/25 — Barbados Equestrian Experience is inviting travellers to swap sun loungers for saddles or front row seats at prestigious equestrian events with a one-of-a-kind getaway that combines luxury, learning, and the thrill of riding or spectating in one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful destinations. Founded and hosted by Barbadian equestrian and…
A Festival of Caribbean Culture Not to Be Missed BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS, July 23, 2025 – Irish holidaymakers seeking a cultural adventure like no other are being invited to experience CARIFESTA XV in Barbados this August – the Caribbean’s premier celebration of creativity, community, and cultural pride. Running from 22–31 August 2025, CARIFESTA XV (The Caribbean…
7 Nights for the Price of 5 – Limited-Time Offer Extended Until June 30 Bridgetown, Barbados – June 14, 2025 — Dreaming of an island escape? With the Say Hello to Barbados campaign extended until June 30, travellers now have more time to take advantage of an unbeatable offer: stay 7 nights and pay for…
A Bold Step Towards Reuniting Africa and the Caribbean Bridgetown, Barbados, 11th June 2025: For the first time in its history, the prestigious GUBA Awards will be hosted in the Caribbean, with Barbados leading the way as the proud host nation for the 2025 edition this November. This landmark 16th edition marks a major milestone for the Grow, Unite, Build Africa…
BTMI and NCF Make Music with DJ Puffy! Bridgetown, Barbados, 15th May 2025: 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 signing held at the headquarters of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI). In a strategic move to…