Visit Portugal Welcomes The Launch of New Direct Route from Dublin to Madeira with Ryanair

Ryanair have announced the opening of its 5th base in Portugal directly connecting the beautiful island of Madeira with 6 new European countries, including Ireland. This new direct route will operate twice weekly departing from Dublin Airport every Wednesday and Sunday starting from March 30th of next year. With a flight duration of just 3…

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Enjoy a White Christmas with Crystal Ski

The days are getting shorter, temperatures are plummeting and it’s bringing back memories of the slopes. Snow and seasonal cheer… if you’re dreaming of a white Christmas, there’s a great chance your wish will come true on the slopes with Crystal Ski. Christmastime in the snow-covered mountains is magical! When you’re not skiing, you could…

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Barbados Launches Tourism Call Centre for Visitors

The new call centre gives visitors a direct line for all tourism-related queries As the travel and tourism industry continues to rebound in a meaningful way, Barbados has launched an innovative tool to put the human voice back in tourism, and stay connected to its visitors. The Barbados Tourism Call Centre began as a pilot…

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World Travel Market – Media Update

What’s New in Barbados 2021 – 2022 As travel resumes, Barbados is now busier than ever. Boasting a range of new tourist attractions, accommodation options, flight routes, and more, there is now no excuse to postpone paradise any longer, Barbados is waiting for you with the warmest of welcomes! Need more convincing? In this booklet,…

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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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