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(BTMI) functions are to promote, assist and facilitate the efficient development of tourism; to design and implement suitable marketing strategies for the effective promotion of the tourism industry; to make provision for adequate and suitable air and sea passenger transport services to and from Barbados; to encourage the establishment of amenities and facilities necessary for the proper enjoyment of Barbados as a tourist destination; to carry out market intelligence in order to inform the needs of the tourism industry. READ MORE Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Global Headquarters One Barbados Place, Warrens, St. Michael, Barbados. W.I. BB12001 Tel: 246-535-3700 | Fax: 246-535-3799 btmiinfo@visitbarbados.org OUR COMPANY EVENTS NEWS & MEDIA RESEARCH & STATISTICS TOURISM PRODUCTS LATEST NEWS 06.07.2020 Barbados Reaches Covid-19 Milestone, Flights Resume July 12 Local PR contact: Aprille Thomas Communications & Public Relations Manager aprillet@visitbarbados.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Barbados Reaches Covid-19 Milestone, Flights Resume July 12 On Friday, Prime Minister... 19.06.2020 ALL BUSINESSES IN BARBADOS TO REOPEN ON MONDAY All businesses in Barbados have been given the all clear to reopen on Monday, June 15, 2020 following the country’s restriction of various services in the fight against COVID-19.... 19.05.2020 BARBADOS ENTERS PHASE 3 OF REOPENING On Monday, May 18, Barbados entered Phase 3 of the reopening of its economy following its suspension of non-essential services in the fight against COVID-19. Prime Minister of Barbados,... 15.05.2020 Barbados, The UK’s number one holiday destination, launches ‘Barbados Cares’ NHS initiative’ Today, Barbados is bringing a little piece of Caribbean sunshine into the lives of Britain’s NHS frontline heroes, by rewarding their tireless efforts to protect lives across England, Scotland,... 06.05.2020 SYMMONDS LAUNCHES ‘WE CARE’ INITIATIVE FOR FRONTLINE HEALTHCARE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT On Friday, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon. Kerrie Symmonds, announced the launch of the new Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) initiative, ‘We Care’. Under the tagline... 06.05.2020 BARBADOS CROP OVER FESTIVAL SET TO RETURN IN 2021 In keeping with ongoing global efforts to contain and manage the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Barbados has made the difficult decision to cancel the country’s Crop Over Festival... 06.05.2020 SYMMONDS: BARBADOS WILL COME BACK BIGGER AND BETTER On National Heroes’ Day, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon. Kerrie Symmonds, saluted the valiant efforts of Barbados’ frontline workers as he spoke to global trade and... 04.05.2020 Port St. Maarten Provides Essential Services to Five Cruise Vessels This week Port St. Maarten continued to cater to the cruise industry during the global COVID-19 pandemic by providing essential services such as fuel and food provisioning. Two cruise... 04.05.2020 Crisis Snapshot: The view from Barbados It wasn’t the kind of update Kerrie Symmonds expected to be giving. Instead of addressing the travel trade in person at the cancelled Connect Barbados travel marketplace at the... 01.05.2020 Barbados tourism chief tips villa market as first sector to recover Kerrie Symmonds, minister of tourism and international transport, said once the island’s shutdown – due to be reviewed on May 3 – was lifted, some restaurants and ancillary tourist... 01.05.2020 AIDA Captain: “We love you Barbados” Aida ship captain states Barbadians ‘really helped us, really supported us … We are very grateful for this and for sure will not forget,’ in a heartfelt video message.... 01.05.2020 Boris Becker’s video message to Barbados Cruise ship captain, who had been docked in Barbados for over 1 month, acknowledges the announces they will be moving on to Europe to take crew members home. The... 01.05.2020 Captain Tom Moore offered holiday to Barbados Captain Tom Moore has been invited for a holiday in Barbados once travel restrictions are lifted. The Barbados tourist board are offering Captain Tom, as well as a further... 01.05.2020 Barbados invites Captain Tom Moore to the island for a holiday Captain Tom Moore, now 100 years old, has raised almost £30 million in donations for the NHS by walking laps of his garden. To recognise his work in fundraising... 01.05.2020 Barbados: Looking to life post COVID-19 Although there are typically fewer cases of COVID-19 in the Caribbean islands, the impact it is having on their economies is no less profound. Tourism is a major component... 01.05.2020 Barbados Looks ‘Beyond Summer’ for Recovery Barbados tourism minister Kerrie Symmonds is cautioning that his country’s tourist trade may not be in full swing again until winter. Symmonds said during a Tuesday webinar that much... 01.05.2020 Barbados Tourism Minister Speaks Out on COVID-19 During a virtual press conference, Kerrie Symmonds, minister of tourism and international transport for the island of Barbados, talked about the effects of COVID-19 on his nation, his government’s... 20.02.2020 BARBADOS RECEIVES FIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS AT THE 2020 TRAVVY AWARDS Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) won five accolades at the Travvy Awards this month. The event is akin to theAcademy Awards of the travel industry, with a black-tie gala... 29.01.2020 BARBADOS WINS WELLNESS DESTINATION OF THE YEAR Of all the destinations in the Caribbean, Barbados stands as the destination of choice for wellness. This was the finding at the 2020 Caribbean Travel Awards during the recently... 16.01.2020 VOTE FOR BARBADOS IN USA TODAY’S 10 BEST READERS CHOICE AWARDS USA Today’s 10 Best provides users with original, unbiased, and experiential travel content of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S.... 27.12.2019 TRAVEL & LEISURE NAMES BARBADOS TOP PLACE TO TRAVEL IN 2020 Travel + Leisure magazine has released its list of 50 Best Places to Travel in 2020 and Barbados made the cut. The annually anticipated list of cities and countries... 11.12.2019 11 CARIBBEAN FAMILY VACATION DESTINATIONS FOR KID-FRIENDLY BEACHES & AWESOME ACTIVITIES When it comes to beach getaways, this spectacular part of the world really is the stuff dreams are made of. Beautiful scenery, rich in flora and fauna, soft, sandy... 10.12.2019 KASSAV CELEBRATED 40 YEARS IN BARBADOS The famous French West Indian (FWI) zouk band Kassav’ recently concluded their 40th anniversary celebrations as a group in Barbados. The band docked on December 10th on board the... 13.06.2019 CARIBBEAN AIRLINES PARTNER WITH BTMI FOR CROP OVER 2019 Caribbean Airlines is the Official Airline for the 2019 Barbados Crop Over Festival. In its latest partnership with the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc (BTMI),... 30.05.2019 BTMI RAMPS UP MARKETING EFFORTS IN EUROPE, SIGNS CELEBRITY CHEF The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has ramped up its marketing, advertising and promotional efforts across Europe with a new campaign, ahead of the new Lufthansa thrice-weekly service from... 15.05.2019 A NEW EVENT IS IN TOWN – THE NIGHT MARKET On Friday May 17th, Pelican Craft Center will come alive with the festive sounds, exotic cuisine aromas in the air and open-air shopping as the inaugural night market begins... 08.05.2019 HAILEY MAHY IS THE 2019 BARBADOS JUNIOR MINISTER OF TOUR...