Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

It’s Independence week so of course this week we had to showcase a restaurant that has delicious local cuisine, Bajan hospitality and a nice view. If you’re looking for somewhere to spend your independence weekend, venture to Zemi Café Read more here - https://lnkd.in/e2PgG-Nd #VisitBarbados #LoveBarbados #DineAroundtheEleven #FoodandRum

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., with the support of Export Barbados, brought together the key players within our tourism industry to ensure every visitor’s journey continues to be exceptional with a workshop entitled, 'Unlock the experiences'. This workshop was focused on sharing ideas geared toward elevating Barbados’ tourism offerings. #TheBTMI #TourismForward #LoveBarbados

Building stronger connections! The BTMI Caribbean team recently wrapped up productive sales calls to travel agencies in Dominica and held insightful meetings with Discover Dominica Authority and the Dominica Athletics Association. Featured here: BTMI Caribbean reps Alison (l) Alleyne and Harriette Smith (r) with Mrs. Barbara N. Nicholas-Henderson, Country Manager, Going Places Dominica. #TourismForward #theBTMI

We are extremely proud have once again been named the Caribbean's Best Culinary Festival by the World Culinary Awards for the second consecutive year! Thank you to everyone whose hard work and dedication made this achievement possible! #BarbadosFoodandRumFestival #FoodandRumBarbados #FeedTheFuture #TheBTMI

On Wednesday, November 27th, 2024, Barbados welcomed the Oceania Nautica for its inaugural port of call for the winter season. This beautiful addition to the Oceania Cruises fleet, carrying 698 guests, underscores the growing significance of cruise tourism to our island’s vibrant economy. This winter, Barbados is set to host 398 cruise calls, welcoming an estimated 698,580 passengers through the Port of Bridgetown. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, remarked that to support this momentum strategic investments have been made in our port infrastructure. These include the resurfacing of Berths 2 and 3 for smoother, safer operations and plans for a luxury vessel suite at the northern end of the terminal, which is already underway. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #VisitBarbados #TourismForward

The BTMI completed another successful genealogy marketplace with the Archives Department as we celebrated the ‘Shirley Chisholm Project: Shirley- 100 years Exhibition’.  The BTMI has been supporting these events for the past 11 years with great success! Persons enjoyed genealogy and ancestry research workshops, ancestry record searches and displays, and traditional Bajan foods, games, and so much more. The exhibition also comprised of memory boxes with photos, a lifetime timeline of Shirley, a video montage, and film screenings. #TheBTMI #GenealogyMarketplace #ShirleyChisholmExhibition

On Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, Barbados re-introduced the Delta Airlines non-stop flight from Atlanta to Bridgetown after a seven-year hiatus. The flight, which landed with a full capacity of 160 passengers, marks a new chapter in our ongoing commitment to expanding airlift and enhancing connectivity to the island. Minister Gooding-Edgehill celebrated the milestone, emphasizing the power of collaboration and innovation in bringing the world closer through travel. Looking ahead, Delta Airlines is also set to launch a new weekly service from New York’s JFK Airport starting December 21st, 2024. These new routes, combined with the renewed Atlanta service, will continue to drive growth and opportunities for the Barbados tourism market. A heartfelt thank you to all our industry partners, including Delta Airlines, Grantley Adams International Airport, the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, and the Intimate Hotels of Barbados, whose dedication made this success possible. #TheBTMI #TourismForward

Today, November 23rd, 2024, marks the return of the Delta Flight 1985 non-stop from Atlanta to Barbados. The return of this service comes at an opportune time ahead of the 2025 We Gatherin' Campaign. A tourism contingent led by The Minister of Tourism, the Hon G.P. Ian Gooding-Edghill gets ready to board the celebrated return of the direct Airlift to Bridgetown. The celebrations are in full swing at the departure gate for the re-inaugural of Delta Flight 1985 non-stop from the Peach State in the USA to beautiful Barbados! Passengers welcome the direct flight that gets them from Atlanta to Bridgetown in less than five hours. Delta pre-boarding celebrations feel like a reunion with dance offs, Bajan tamarind treats, T-shirt giveaways, and soca music!

On Tuesday, 19th November, Travel Agency Owners Forum members were treated to the grand opening of Waves Resort & Spa, a boutique gem under Marriott International. The event offered an immersive journey through taste, smell, and sound, showcasing the hotel’s dedication to creating unforgettable guest experiences. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #TourismForward

If you’re looking for a true getaway, then you should do these three things ⬇️ Book a trip to the beautiful island of Barbados. Stay at Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord’s Castle. Indulge and enjoy all the culinary offerings that a premium all-inclusive resort has to offer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/edGEQ36p #VisitBarbados #LoveBarbados #DineAroundtheEleven #FoodandRumBarbados