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Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Bridgetown, the capital, is a cruise-ship port with colonial buildings and Nidhe Israel, a synagogue founded in 1654. Around the island are beautiful beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport
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-WHY CHOOSE BARBADOS-
Besides its sunny beaches, Barbados is known for its British roots, friendly people, and shining star: Rhianna. This charming Caribbean island is small in size, but carries a refinement that attracts both the elite and backpackers wanting a taste of the island life. You may associate Barbados as the luxury island and we explain why. Here are our top 9 reasons to visit Barbados: Beaches, Harrison's Cave, Restaurants, Resorts, Shopping, Nightlife, Activities, Bridgetown (UNESCO-World Heritage Site) & most of all - Bajan Hospitality.
''It''s beyond SUN, SEA & SAND''
Vision 2021 in Barbados-'We 'Still' Gatherin'
Vision 2021 in Barbados-'We 'Still' Gatherin'
'We Gatherin’ is a vision concepulized by Prime Minister, Hon Ms Mia, Amor, Mottley, is a 12-month global celebration of Barbadian excellence, and a re-commitment to the country’s successful future and core values that have defined us as a people. The year 2020 has been designated as the year for Barbadians and those who love this country to come home, reconnect with family and friends, and invest in the rebuilding and development of Barbados.
The initiative will begin in the north of the island in January 2021 and move southward every month, allowing each designated parish to showcase its icons, social life and the food for which it is renowned. The parish celebrations will culminate in St. Michael in November, and 'We Gatherin’ will climax in December in Barbados..
GEM OF THE
CARIBBEAN
GEM OF THE
CARIBBEAN
Barbados is located in the continent of the Caribbean and covers 430 square kilometres of land, making it the 206th largest nation in terms of land area. The Island became an independent state in 1966, after gaining its sovereignty from The United Kingdom. ... As well, the people of Barbados are referred to as Barbadian/Bajan.
Barbados is generally a safe place to travel, according to the U.S. State Department, with great beaches, fine rum, beautiful resorts, excellent dining, and the energetic nightlife of St. Lawrence Gap; however, there are certain perils travelers need to be aware..
The cooler season runs roughly from December to mid-April when the weather is drier and less humid than other times of the year.
Barbados is surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious palm-fringed, white sand beaches; warm, clear waters and a year round climate that is close to perfection.
Celebration of the 55th Anniversary National Independence
November 30, 2021
Celebration of the 55th Anniversary National Independence
November 30, 2021
After the first English settlement at Holetown in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony until achieving independence from Britain on November 30th 1966.
Motto: The golden shield contains the national flower, known as the Pride of Barbados, and a single bearded fig tree. The shield is supported by a dolphin fish and pelican. They stand for the Pelican Island, and fishing, respectively. At the bottom is Barbados' national motto ("Pride and Industry") on a scroll
The holiday is celebrated on 30th November. If 30th November falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be a public holiday.
October 22, 2021
The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has a new Chief Executive Officer
Nation News
He is Jens Thraenhart, a tourism veteran of 26 years, who “emerged as the top candidate from an initial pool of 178 candidates of qualified professionals from around the world”, the organisation said in a release.
The appointment takes effect on November 1.
“This announcement will usher in a new era for the organisation, one that will see the BTMI transition to a more commercial marketing enterprise which is reshaping its operations to better compete in the new pandemic era of global tourism,” the release continued.
Thraenhart, is a German Canadian tourism practitioner, versed in global tourism strategy and execution, and leadership experience from North America to Asia, having worked for the Canadian Tourism Commission (now Destination Canada) and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (now part of Accor), and most recently as Executive Director of the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, appointed by the six member governments in Southeast Asia for four consecutive two-year terms.
During his almost eight years in office, he created various award-winning campaigns and initiatives, and created the private-sector tourism board Destination Mekong to foster public-private partnership collaboration. He is conversational in three languages, including English, French, and German as well as basic Spanish, Thai, and Mandarin.
A results-driven entrepreneur, Thraenhart brings a depth of experience executing innovative technology solutions in tourism marketing. An expert in China Outbound Tourism, he co-founded award-winning travel technology agency Dragon Trail, authored the China Travel Trends books in 2010 and 2012, and chaired the China Chapter of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), while living in Beijing for five years.
He is the 2nd Vice Chair of the Affiliate Members Board of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and has served on industry boards including the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association (HSMAI), and the International Federation of IT and Travel & Tourism (IFITT), bringing key stakeholder relationships in key target markets for Barbados tourism.
Thraenhart has been recognised as one of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Travel and Hospitality three times, by Travel Agent Magazine as one of the Top Rising Stars in Travel, and was added to the Hall of Global Tourism Heroes in 2021.
An MBA graduate of Cornell University, he is currently completing his doctorate thesis with a focus on ‘strengthening tourism integration resilience via stakeholder collaboration’ at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
BTMI chairman Roseanne Myers said the organisation had already done a great job of reopening markets and establishing trade relationships.
“We believe that coupled with Jens’ international tourism experience, proven track record in strategy execution and entrepreneurial perspectives, the BTMI will emerge from this period of the pandemic, a much stronger, high-performing destination marketing company that brings increased benefit to our industry and the wider economy,” she said.
“We undertook the challenge to find the best candidate for the CEO position to help shape the way forward, and we are exceptionally pleased to have done so, after a thorough and transparent process. We welcome Jens to the Barbados team.”
Twenty Barbadians and 27 from the wider Caribbean were among the 178 applicants. The search and selection process was undertaken by Profiles Caribbean Inc. and a sub-committee of the Board and industry professionals. The agency also conducted proactive outreach to regional and international industry partners of the BTMI. (PR/SAT)
