Tag: Tourism
Long-stay visitor spend is down, says Walters
Tourism long-stay numbers may be up but individual spending by tourists has dropped by 29 per cent, said Opposition Senator Ryan Walters, as he...
Jump in foreign exchange permits
Barbados' foreign exchange permits jumped from 586 in 2019 to 2 465 last year, Minister of Business Senator Lisa Cummins said yesterday.
The Leader of...
Attractions way forward
Attractions, attractions and even more attractions. That’s the focus and direction in which this country’s tourism sector should go, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill...
BIM still the ‘go-to’ place
Life’s still a beach in Barbados.
The winter tourist season is still a high point for Barbados as many visitors trade in their white Christmas...
Barbados economy recovered, says Central Bank Governor
Central Bank Governor, Dr Kevin Greenidge, says the Barbados economy has recovered following the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
He reported this today during...
Tourism rebound ‘strong’
Figures from the current winter tourism season are indicating a strong rebound for the sector after the COVID-19 years, and Minister of Tourism Ian...