Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, the Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, has highlighted the importance of collaboration, cultural preservation, and sustainable development in shaping the future of the island’s tourism sector as he officially opened Connect Barbados 2026.
Barbados recently welcomed tourism leaders, travel professionals, media representatives and industry stakeholders for Connect Barbados 2026, the island’s business-to-business tourism conference hosted by the Barbados Tourism Marketing (BTMI).
Barbados will become a homeport for Princess Cruises’ expanded 2027–2028 Southern Caribbean programs, letting travellers start and end trips on the island, reinforcing its top regional status and creating new tourism opportunities.
TBO Academy has partnered with Barbados to enhance destination knowledge for travel professionals across the GCC, Kenya, and South Africa, capturing the island’s spirit and transforming it into memorable experiences travellers will cherish long after returning home.
Barbados has been confirmed as the Caribbean's leading wedding destination for the second consecutive year by the World Travel Awards at the Caribbean & North American Gala Ceremony.
