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Travel Time Agency wins recognition at Barbados tourism awards
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Travel Time Agency was honored by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. at the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam awards in October 2026 at Sandals Royal Barbados.
Anguilla’s Amarni Webster wins CTO youth tourism congress
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Anguilla student Amarni Webster won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, taking the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism from a field of 18 delegates.
Antigua and Barbuda takes chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
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Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization as the region pushes ahead with its Reimagine Plan and a broader supply-side tourism agenda.
The Leela Vida opens with capped memberships in Barbados
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The Leela Vida has opened in Christ Church as Barbados’ only capped-membership private fitness, recovery and workspace facility.
Barbados gets a net-zero oceanfront wellness hub in Christ Church
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The Leela Vida is set to open in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast as a solar-powered executive wellness club with fitness, recovery and workspace offerings.
CTO taps Beverley Wilson to lead tourism research
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has named Beverley Wilson deputy director of research, adding senior technical firepower to its data and intelligence work under the Reimagine Plan 2025–2027. The move is meant to improve tourism statistics,…
Travel And Tour World names top solo travel destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released a 2026 ranking of the top 30 solo travel destinations across the Americas and Caribbean, led by the United States, Canada and Costa Rica. The list highlights places the outlet says combine safety, transit access,…
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
The Leela Vida brings 3D body scans to Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in Christ Church in 2026 with 3D body composition and posture tracking that the club positions as a local alternative to DEXA scans.
Travel And Tour World names top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026
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Travel And Tour World has released its 2026 ranking of the top 30 food destinations in the Americas and Caribbean, placing Mexico first, followed by the United States and Peru. The list highlights culinary heritage, local ingredients, street food…
Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Value Fund posts gains across all key metrics
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Eppley Caribbean Property Fund Limited SCC - Value Fund reported higher nine-month results for the period ended June 30, 2026, including FFO that already tops all of FY2025. The fund also declared another quarterly dividend as occupancy, rent…
CVF-V20, VCMI release Article 6 handbook for climate-vulnerable countries
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A new handbook released in Bangkok ahead of COP31 aims to help 77 climate-vulnerable countries navigate Article 6 carbon markets and raise more climate finance.
The Leela Vida Opens Oceanfront Work, Wellness Hub in Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in 2026 in Christ Church, Barbados, with a combined gym, recovery suite and office space aimed at cutting the daily time loss executives face when bouncing between workouts, work and meals.
Canadian buyers gain traction in Barbados property market
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NVEST Estates says Toronto-area families, professionals and retirees are showing rising interest in Barbados homes, drawn by no foreign-ownership restrictions, a US-dollar-pegged currency and a purchase process that typically closes in 12 to 16…
TTW ranks Mexico No. 1 in 2026 Americas and Caribbean beach list
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Travel And Tour World has released its Top 30 Beach Travel Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, putting Mexico first and the United States second.
Barbados summer may offer better property deals before peak season
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NVEST Estates says summer can be the best time to buy property in Barbados because buyer activity is lower, sellers may be more flexible, and shoppers have more time to complete due diligence before winter demand returns.
Xtrip opens regional offices in Dubai and the Caribbean
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Xtrip Inc. has opened new enterprise offices in Dubai and George Town, Cayman Islands, expanding into the Middle East and Caribbean.
Caribbean shippers face higher risk and insurance costs after Venezuela strike
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Caribbean shipping operators are reworking inter-island routes and insurance coverage after a U.S. military operation in Venezuela upended port conditions and regional risk calculations in early January.
The Leela Vida opens as Barbados targets remote executives
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The Leela Vida is launching in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast with soundproof work pods, recovery amenities and boardroom access built for remote executives and internationally mobile professionals.
Support Your Girlfriends retreat turns Barbados into a leadership and service platform
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Support Your Girlfriends wrapped its 8th annual media and influencer retreat in Barbados on July 22, 2026, pairing wellness and leadership programming with community impact.
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