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When it comes to locations for a marathon weekend, there are few better worldwide than Barbados. With gorgeous sunny skies, cooling breezes, clear blue waters, and stunning scenery Barbados is one of the ultimate running destinations in the Caribbean and indeed, the world. That is why Barbados Tourism and Marketing is delighted to announced that……
The World Surf League is coming to the end of its North American Qualifying Series, but before it does, it is making one final stop, in Barbados. The WSL has been gaining popularity in Barbados, an island known for its beautiful beaches and perfect surfing conditions. The WSL has hosted several surfing competitions in Barbados…
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. is shining a light on the women who have contributed to the growth of the tourism industry with the launch of their #EmbracingEquality campaign. As Barbados continues to experience growth in tourism, the industry recognizes the instrumental roles that women have played in its development. The campaign invites the public to…
Today, World Surf League (WSL) North America announced that the Barbados Surf Pro, the final event of the North America 2022/23 Qualifying Series (QS), upgraded from a QS 3,000 to a QS 5,000. This event will run March 27 – April 2 and include the fifth edition of the Live Like Zander Junior Pro In…
By: Rhe-Ann Prescod With seven exhilarating days on the high seas, Barbados Sailing week officially kicked off the Caribbean racing season. Held in January, the week attracted crews and spectators from the USA, the UK, Italy, Australia and even Poland. The sailing week was organized by the Barbados Cruising Club and the Barbados Yacht Club…
Barbados will host the 41st edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, May 9-11, 2023. CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig announced that the influential trade association’s largest annual event, which brings together buyers and sellers of the region’s tourism products and services, will be staged in Barbados for the first time…
The 2022 Aer Lingus Global Sales Conference took place on Tuesday 6th of December in Dublin, Ireland, following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. were delighted to be one of only two tourist boards invited to speak at this year’s conference, which was well attended by Aer Lingus’ global…
Barbados Tourism Marketing Awarded the Most Supportive Tourist Board at Elegant Resorts’ Supplier Awards 2022 Following a successful first day at World Travel Market London, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. were honoured to be awarded the most supportive tourist board by Elegant Resorts at their annual supplier awards. Over 100 hoteliers, airline representatives and DMCs attended…
Next Easter, from March 26th through April 16th 2023, British Airways will operate extra services between London Gatwick and Barbados(1) . The additional 10 flights will operate Wed, Fri and Sun to/from London Gatwick (IATA: LGW) and Bridgetown (BGI). These three additional flights will have the capacity to bring an extra 3,336(2) UK visitors to…
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….