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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 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,…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leela Vida caps Barbados club membership at 150
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The Leela Vida is opening on Barbados’ South Coast in 2026 with a hard cap of 150 permanent members, aiming to serve executives and expats who want privacy, reliable equipment access and workspace without the congestion of traditional gyms.
CMEx donation boosts classroom technology at Barbados school
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A US$2,500 contribution from Caribbean Media Exchange to The St. Michael School Alumni Association is helping install classroom technology and support student development at a Barbados secondary school.
CTO’s Rum & Rhythm Benefit closes Caribbean Week with scholarship push
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization capped Caribbean Week in New York with a sold-out Rum & Rhythm Benefit at Lavan Chelsea, blending food, music and tourism networking.
CTO and TEMPO Networks deepen 20-year Caribbean media partnership
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization and TEMPO Networks have launched a strategic partnership to expand digital, social and broadcast coverage of Caribbean tourism, culture and events.
CTO honors Caribbean media winners and launches CTO TV in New York
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization recognized journalists, broadcasters and digital creators at its annual Caribbean Media Awards Luncheon in New York on June 7, 2026. The event also marked the debut of CTO TV, a new platform aimed at expanding…
Guyana to host cruise master class at SOTIC 2026
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization will stage a Cruise Master Class in Guyana during SOTIC 2026, with FCCA CEO Michele Paige headlining a session aimed at building cruise tourism capacity and partnerships.
CMEx names first 2026 Leadership Laureates
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The Caribbean Media Exchange has announced the first seven honorees for its 2026 Leadership Awards, to be celebrated Dec. 6 at Loews Coral Gables Hotel in the Miami area.
Valkit.ai names Provalis Latam exclusive Latin America partner
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Valkit.ai has chosen Provalis Latam as its exclusive regional partner for Latin America, linking its AI-native digital validation platform with Provalis Latam’s GMP and compliance expertise across the region.
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