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–the Caribbean’s biggest Culinary Festival returns for its 12th year- The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has officially launched the 2023 edition of the Barbados Food and Rum Festival. After a successful return last year, the 12th edition of the Festival will take place from October 19th to 22nd 2023 under the theme “Feed the…
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in partnership with BookBarbados and Tripian are thrilled to introduce the Barbados ‘World of Difference’ Experiences Campaign, an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing the value proposition of the experiences that can be enjoyed in Barbados. This campaign is part of our ongoing commitment to position Barbados as a loyal…
– Company to conduct new CEO search – On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors of The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, effective Friday July 14, 2023. A search for a new Chief Executive Officer will be…
– Barbados bringing vibes on vibes at the Food and Rum Festival in October – Afrobeats superstar, Ayra Starr, announced via social media that she will be bringing her World Tour to Barbados for the highly anticipated Barbados Food and Rum Festival this October. It is the only Caribbean island featured on the tour schedule….
22 local chefs and mixologists and 3 international chefs sign on for Barbados Food and Rum Festival this October The Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns for 2023 and the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has partnered with 22 local chefs and mixologists to showcase the best of Barbados’ culinary talent and cuisine. The Festival…
Crew and vessel in training. Credit: Philip Als One of Barbados’ most famed athletes Philip Als has already made history in his career when in 2003, he became one of the first Barbadian ocean rowers to successfully cross the Atlantic during the Woodvale Atlantic Rowing challenge. And now, two decades after that amazing achievement, he…
L-R Zary Evelyn, Race Director, Run Barbados, Corey Garrett, Director, Caribbean and Latin America, Sports, BTMI, Craig Hinds, CEO (ag), BTMI, Keisha Springer, Manager, PR & Communications, BTMI The prestigious Run Barbados Marathon Weekend will be celebrating 40 years with the return of the Fun Mile. Run Barbados is the largest marathon in the Caribbean…
L-R Mr. Orson Daisley, Mrs. Jackie Ferdinand, Mrs. Jennifer Weetch, Mr. Trevor Hunte, His Excellency Mr. Milton Inniss High Commissioner for Barbados to United Kingdom, Mrs. Susanne Ryan Graham, Rev. Dr. Wayne Ramsay, Miss Julie Alleyne, Ms. Gloria Carter (the BTMI UK). The Barbados Horticultural Society (BHS) annual trip to London to compete in the…
The Chelsea Flower Show is back for another year, taking place from Monday, May 22nd until Saturday, May 27th. Barbados is delighted to be represented at this year’s show by the Barbados Horticultural Society, who will be showcasing their display, “Every Bloomin’ Pot”. BHS will be paying tribute to the traditional art of pottery using locally…
Barbados Celtic Festival 17th – 21st May 2023 is jam packed with fun and exciting live events for all to attend. Executed on a smaller scale in 2022 whilst Covid restrictions on gatherings and social events were still in place, the 2023 Barbados Celtic Festival is set to return with a mass of colourful kilts swaying,…