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Barbados is one of the most sophisticated destinations in the Caribbean. Concorde had daily flights to just four places in the world: New York, London, Paris and Barbados. It has one of the largest restaurant scenes in the region.

Barbados long-stay tourism arrivals are on their fourth consecutive record-breaking year, and that is despite the increase in the room levy and departure tax.

Barbados’ exclusive and luxury brand has put it on an upward trajectory independent of industry trends. In 2018 when visitor numbers fell 2.3% in the Caribbean, they rose by 2.5% in Barbados. When US visitors to Cuba surged, they surged to Barbados as well.

Visitor spend on island was up 7% in 2018 to $1.12bn.

Occupancy over the last 12 months is at 68%.

Over 2.4m passengers travel to and from Barbados annually.

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Port Ferdinand

2018 Key Tourism Statistics

 

Barbados has substantially grown its tourism product and has recorded three consecutive years of growth in tourist arrivals with over 680, 000 visiting in 2018. Apart from being recognized as an international destination for pleasure, the island is a destination of choice for business in the Caribbean. Unlike our regional neighbours, which are highly reliant on the USA market, Barbados has an excellent mix of visitors from around the Globe.

TOURIST       679,478

CRUISERS    614,993

VISITOR SPEND    US$ 1.1 BILLION 

DIRECTLY 14,000

ROOMS 6573

MILLION PASSENGERS ANNUALLY 2.4MILLION