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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Strong Start For New Service From Amsterdam To Barbados

Bridgetown, Barbados – A new European gateway is already showing promise for Barbados as the Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) prepares to receive a new direct service from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Months after the new service was announced, the first flight, scheduled for October 16, 2021 is already sold…

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British Airways Increase Christmas Capacity to Barbados from London Heathrow

Barbados has welcomed British Airways’ announcement of the addition of a second flight from London Heathrow to Bridgetown, Barbados, this winter to accommodate for peak season over Christmas and New Year’s. This new flight, operating in December 2021 and January 2022, will add 3,000 seats to British Airways’ service from London to Bridgetown, which currently…

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SAVE up to €250*  On  Winter 2021/2022 Ski Breaks with Crystal Ski

Wintertime has become synonymous with adrenaline-packed skiing holidays -powdery white pistes and amazing aprés-ski! Whether you are jetting off as a couple or a family, Crystal Ski are now offering superb savings on your winter skiing adventures. Save up to €250* per booking on selected bookings to popular hotels like: Poblado Apartments, Arinsal, Andorra Pension…

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Portugal to Lift Most Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions from October 2021

From October 1st, time limits and restrictions of numbers in restaurants and cafes, bars will be lifted, and nightclubs will also reopen. On the 23rd of September, Portuguese Prime Minister, Antonio Costa, announced that the country will lift almost all remaining COVID-19 restrictions from the 1st of October. This announcement follows a milestone in Portugal’s…

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