In April of this year, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) participated in the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America in Brazil with a delegation led by the Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport, Francine Blackman; Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Director Shelly Williams; the Sports Director for Latin America and the Caribbean for BTMI, Corey Garrett, and the Ambassador of Barbados to Brazil, Tonika Sealy-Thompson.
All the support and organization of events at WTM and the dinner for the trade at Fasano as well as the meetings with the local press were handled by GrupoCASA. “Latin American travellers will find that Barbados is an authentic Caribbean experience where they can enjoy luxury experiences, eco-tourism, adventure, over 400 restaurants, and over 50 white sand beaches throughout the island,” said Corey Garrett , Director of Sports in Latin America and the Caribbean at BTMI. “This year we will also be highlighting Rihanna Drive, the street on which our global superstar grew up, a title that no other tourist destination can call their own. We want to show Brazilian travelers that we are a dynamic destination, full of events, sports and a huge variety of unique experiences.”
The new minister added that Latin America is a critically important market for the growth of Barbados’ tourism industry and that they are excited to see this relationship expand during 2023 and beyond.
Barbados continues to see an increase in passenger arrivals from Brazil and Latin America, and expects to continue this growth as it begins to receive more visitors through the direct flight services offered by Copa Airlines
About Barbados
The island of Barbados is a Caribbean highlight, rich in cultural heritage and sporting, gastronomic and ecological experiences. It is surrounded by idyllic white sand beaches and is the only coral island in the Caribbean. With over 400 restaurants and dining establishments, Barbados is the culinary capital of the Caribbean. The island is also known as the birthplace of rum, commercially producing and bottling the finest blends since the 18th century. In fact — many can experience the island’s historic Rum during the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival. The island also hosts events such as the annual Crop Over Festival, where important celebrities such as our own Rihanna are often seen, and the annual Run Barbados Marathon, the largest marathon in the Caribbean. As the island of motorsport, Barbados is home to the English-speaking Caribbean’s premier racing circuit. Known as a sustainable destination, Barbados was named one of the World’s Top Nature Destinations in 2022 by the Traveler’s Choice Award, and in 2023 the island won the Green Destinations Story Award in the environment and climate categories. O In 2021, the isle conquered seven Travvy awards. Accommodation options in Barbados are many and varied, ranging from picturesque private villas to fantastic boutique hotels, cozy Airbnbs, prestigious international hotel chains and award-winning five-diamond resorts. Traveling to this paradise is easy, as Grantley Adams International Airport offers a wide selection of direct and non-stop flights from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and Latin America, gateways that are growing more and more. . Arriving by ship is also easy, as Barbados is a large port, with stops on the world’s best ocean liners and luxury cruises. Then it’s about time you Visit Barbados and experience everything this 430 square kilometer island has to offer. For more. information about your next trip to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, nos siga no Facebook http://www.facebook.com/VisitBarbados, e no Twitter @Barbados.
