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On Thursday, the Government of Barbados announced its changes to the travel entry protocols. Effective midnight, Thursday September 22, 2022, Barbados will discontinue all COVID-19 related travel protocols. Therefore, there will be no testing requirements for entering Barbados whether you are vaccinated or unvaccinated. In addition, the wearing of masks generally will now be optional….
Foodies Mark Your Calendars! Barbados is known as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean and, of course, the birthplace of rum. Both food and rum are the essence of Barbados culture, and both are celebrated by every part of Bajan society through the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival. The festival has given birth to a series of events…
The Fintech Islands Experience (FiX 2022), produced by the US-based FinCAP Global LLC., will take place in Barbados from the 5th – 7th of October at the Hilton Barbados Resort Leaders in Fintech convene in Barbados to share insights and make the right connections to build impactful businesses. Event attendees will participate in a three-day schedule of thought-leadership…
Tourism Authorities are looking forward to an extended schedule, increased flight capacity, larger cruise ships and expanded hotel offering with TUI UK partnership On Friday, Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Sen. the Hon. Lisa Cummins, announced that TUI UK will increase flight capacity to the destination for Winter 2022/23, soaring above the levels…
Fifteen top sellers from two of Barbados’ major British partners, luxury tour operators ‘Elegant Resorts’ and ‘If Only’, recently enjoyed an experiential, incentive agents’ FAM to the beautiful Barbados, organised by the BTMI (UK & Ireland). The group, which was accommodated at the O2 Beach Club and Spa, The House and Treasure Beach by Marriott,…
Last week, the Government of Barbados announced its changes to the travel entry protocols for fully-vaccinated travellers. On 27th May, they have issued a further update to include changes for unvaccinated travellers. Effective Wednesday, June 1, 2022, all unvaccinated travellers will be required to follow the below process for travel to Barbados: Present a…
Barbados reminds visitors why it’s the place to be this summer with new life-sized postcards Heading to Barbados this summer? Visitors to the Caribbean island are in for a special treat, with the newly launched giant postcards erected for them to capture and record their sweetest Barbados holiday memories. On Friday, the Barbados Tourism…
Ahead of the exciting summer season, the Government of Barbados has announced a key change to its travel protocols. Effective Wednesday, May 25, 2022, fully-vaccinated travellers to Barbados will no longer have to take a COVID-19 test to enter the country. In a press conference on Saturday, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley advised that the…
Manchester and London gateways to Barbados continue to outperform the market with passenger numbers now back at 2019 levels. Aer Lingus confirms they will return to Manchester for winter 2022-23 season. Summer 2022 bookings strong as BMTI ‘Summer Savings Campaign’ kicks-in. As the travel industry emerges from the pandemic all airlines, including Virgin Atlantic,…
Bridgetown, Barbados 24th of March 2022 London-based lawyer Victoria Evans arrived this morning into Port St. Charles, Barbados, after rowing solo across the Atlantic Ocean, in aid of the UK Charity: Women in Sport. The 35-year-old’s journey began when she departed Tenerife on February 11th, 2022, and after approximately 41 days at sea, she arrived…