Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

The countdown to the Ultimate Foodie Dream Weekend is on! From October 24th-27th, it’s all about the Barbados Food and Rum Festival which is the Caribbean’s Best Culinary Festival! ✨ If you’re wondering what to expect then we have you covered! Read More - https://lnkd.in/dgg3qEiv #BarbadosFoodandRumFestival #FoodandRumBarbados #FeedtheFuture

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. was proud to support the 6th CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon, Mixed Relay Championship hosted by @246bfit, held from August 16th - 18th, 2024. This multi-sport event comprised swimming, biking, and running and had the support of over 200 athletes from over twelve Caribbean federations. Participant ages ranged from these four categories 11 - 12 years, 13- 15 years, 16-19 years, and 20-21 years old. BTMI Sports Manager Kamal Springer shared his thoughts on the event where over 600 persons visited Barbados for these games. Mr. Springer believes that Barbados is primed for events of this nature because of our island's infrastructure, beautiful shores, and coastal roads. The BTMI will continue to support the development of sports in Barbados. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #TourismForward Drone Footage provided by @246bfit

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. was a proud sponsor of the Barbados Ninja Throwdown, one of Barbados’s most eagerly awaited sporting events, which continues to grow from strength to strength each year. This event is in its 8th year of competition, and this year, it boasted a participation of over 175 participants from over five countries in addition to Barbados. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #MyBarbados #TourismForward #VisitBarbados

Our Community Pop-Ups are BACK! 🥳 This Saturday, August 24th, @foodandrumbarbados is headed to Haymans Market from 2 pm - 6 pm! It will be a fun afternoon of giveaways, food, drinks and surprises and you can also get your tickets for the 2024 Barbados Food and Rum Festival events. See you there! #TheBTMI #BarbadosFoodAndRumFestival #FoodAndRumBarbados #FeedtheFuture #CommunityPopUp

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Barbados made a spectacular impression at the Citi Taste of Tennis event held at Gotham Hall in New York City. The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) United States team, in collaboration with renowned Chef Javon Cummins and talented Mixologist Dameain Williams, showcased the island's rich culinary heritage. Guests enjoyed an exquisite taste of Barbados, featuring vibrant flavours and innovative dishes that highlighted the island's unique gastronomic culture. Chef Cummins' creations and Williams' masterful cocktails transported attendees to the Caribbean, making the event a memorable celebration of Barbadian cuisine and culture. In addition to the remarkable showcase, the BTMI USA team promoted the highly anticipated Barbados Food and Rum Festival, set to take place from October 24-27, 2024. Attendees were encouraged to mark their calendars and join in the festivities, ensuring that the spirit and flavours of Barbados continue to enchant and inspire. #TheBTMI #TourismForward

Yesterday in Panama, the BTMI Latin America team, with Chef Damian Leach and Mixologists Shane McClean and Alex Chandler, held a live demonstration for Culinary Arts students at the Universidad Interamericana de Panamá. As a nod to the Barbados Food and Rum Festival's theme, "Feed the Future," the students were shown techniques for making breadfruit cou-cou and rum-based cocktails. They were engaged throughout and asked questions about the career trajectories of our culinary ambassadors. The team will attend the annual Panama Rum Fest, where they'll be showcasing the destination and promoting this year's Food and Rum Festival. #TheBTMI #TourismForward

Adventure Awaits! 🌍✨ Are you ready to become one of our island's best storytellers? Join our 2nd Cohort for the Tour Guide Training Programme in collaboration with the University Of The West Indies as we embark on a journey to share the beauty of Barbados with the world. This training aims to develop a cadre of Tour Guides who are competent to conduct tours when called upon. During the 7-day training period, this course will cover communication skills, the ability to conduct guided tours on a bus, and the practice of presenting information in chronological order. To join this exercise, please send your name and contact information to tourguidetraining@visitbarbados.org as soon as possible. #TheBTMI #TourismForward #TourGuideTraining

JetBlue is expanding its service to Barbados from Boston this coming winter. The carrier has announced its intention to offer three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the season. JetBlue will also maintain the deployment of the premium Mint service on the Saturday rotations throughout the season. Commenting on the development, Minister of Tourism & International Transport Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, indicated that the announcement reflects the carrier’s commitment to Barbados and aligns with his vision of continued growth of our tourism sector. CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. Andrea Franklin, indicated that this increased capacity would create more opportunities for business out of New England. This region is receiving ever-increasing focus from both the BTMI and JetBlue. In recent years, the airline’s network strategy has focused on enhancing international markets, translating into current service to over 100 destinations throughout the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and Europe. #TheBTMI #TourismForward

Tiffany Eslick from Nourish by Spinneys Magazine is currently in Barbados sampling the best of our island’s food, drink, and culture. Today, she visited the Cocktail Kitchen, a restaurant co-owned by one of our local Chefs, Damian Leach, where she enjoyed their take on a classic dish of roasted breadfruit stuffed with a lobster and saltfish mix topped with Tobiko and pepper sauce aioli. She also enjoyed three delicious drinks by master mixologist Alex Chandler - his take on a traditional rum punch, a Cosmo infused with grapefruit and sorrel, and even a non-alcoholic cocktail that carries all the features of our beloved pudding and souse without the souse. Thank you for visiting Barbados Tiffany, and we hope to have you back very soon for our Ultimate Foodies Dream Weekend, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival happening from October 24th - 27th. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #MyBarbados #BarbadosFoodandRumFestival #FeedtheFuture

Tiffany Eslick from Nourish by Spinneys Magazine is currently in Barbados sampling the best of our island’s food, drink, and culture. Today, she visited the Cocktail Kitchen, a restaurant co-owned by one of our local Chefs, Damian Leach, where she enjoyed their take on a classic dish of roasted breadfruit stuffed with a lobster and saltfish mix topped with Tobiko and pepper sauce aioli. She also enjoyed three delicious drinks by master mixologist Alex Chandler - his take on a traditional rum punch, a Cosmo infused with grapefruit and sorrel, and even a non-alcoholic cocktail that carries all the features of our beloved pudding and souse without the souse. Thank you for visiting Barbados Tiffany, and we hope to have you back very soon for our Ultimate Foodies Dream Weekend, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival happening from October 24th - 27th. #TheBTMI #LoveBarbados #MyBarbados #BarbadosFoodandRumFestival #FeedtheFuture