The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association

20/05/2025

The BHTA is seeking a Culinary Coach to guide the BHTA Barbados National Culinary Team at the 2025 Taste of the Caribbean.

If you’re passionate about the culinary arts, emplpoyed by a member of the BHTA and ready to shape the future of local talent, this is your moment!

How to Apply: Submit the online application form along with the required documents for review.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
👉 Apply Now at bit.ly/BHTATeamCoach

19/05/2025

Game on for a greater cause ⚽️🔥 Registration is now OPEN for the first-ever BHTA Adopt A School Futsal Tournament!

This is more than a tournament; it is a chance to step up for our schools and help create better opportunities for students across Barbados.

We are inviting teams from businesses (BHTA members and non-members) across the island to step onto the court and play with purpose.

Here is how you can get involved:
✅ Register your team at bit.ly/BHTAFutsal
✅ Pay the registration fee
✅ Participate and play with purpose

🗓️ Registration deadline: June 16, 2025.

All registration proceeds go directly to school projects identified by the Ministry of Educational Transformation. This is your moment to compete, connect, and give back through sport.

20/04/2025

Wishing you a joyful and refreshing Easter from all of us at The BHTA!

11/04/2025

During our First Quarterly General Meeting in March, Ryan Forde, CEO of the BHTA, highlighted the significant work the Association has been focused on over the last year.

From strengthening industry partnerships to advocating for policies that support our tourism sector, tune in as the CEO shares the strides made to ensure the growth and success of Barbados' tourism landscape.

The BHTA team, guided by the Board of Directors, is always working behind the scenes, tirelessly advocating for our members and providing the support needed to help achieve their business goals. We're here to ensure that together, we thrive!

09/04/2025

Kerry Ann Branford of Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle discusses how the 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop’s integrated approach to safety and sustainability supports her team’s planning for the season ahead.

The BHTA hosted its 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop under the theme "Staying Connected: Strengthening Communication Networks for Crisis Response" at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa. The session focused on enhancing the readiness of our accommodation and tourism stakeholders through practical strategies, improved emergency protocols, and stronger collaboration across the sector to ensure a more coordinated response ahead of the season.

09/04/2025

Tahir Batson, Shelter Manager at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, reflects on the practical strategies shared during the BHTA’s 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop to support shelter readiness and operational continuity.

The BHTA hosted its 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop under the theme "Staying Connected: Strengthening Communication Networks for Crisis Response" at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa. The session focused on enhancing the readiness of our accommodation and tourism stakeholders through practical strategies, improved emergency protocols, and stronger collaboration across the sector to ensure a more coordinated response ahead of the season.

08/04/2025

Janise Branch from Rostrevor Barbados highlights how the BHTA’s 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop equipped their Health & Saftey team with valuable tools to better manage emergency situations.

The BHTA hosted its 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop under the theme "Staying Connected: Strengthening Communication Networks for Crisis Response" at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa. The session focused on enhancing the readiness of our accommodation and tourism stakeholders through practical strategies, improved emergency protocols, and stronger collaboration across the sector to ensure a more coordinated response ahead of the season.

08/04/2025

Philip Brathwaite, Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Manager at Ocean Hotels Group, shares how the BHTA's 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop strengthens his team's readiness heading into the upcoming hurricane season.

Last Thursday, April 3rd, The BHTA hosted its 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop under the theme "Staying Connected: Strengthening Communication Networks for Crisis Response" at the Accra Beach Hotel & Spa. The session focused on enhancing the readiness of our accommodation and tourism stakeholders through practical strategies, improved emergency protocols and stronger collaboration across the sector to ensure a more coordinated response ahead of the season.

08/04/2025

📢 CHTA Advocacy Update: Proposed U.S. Port Fees and Tariffs

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is actively advocating for our members and the wider tourism sector in response to proposed port service fees and newly announced U.S. tariffs.

These measures could significantly impact Caribbean economies through higher costs, supply chain challenges, and reduced travel demand. We’re calling for Caribbean-specific exemptions and proposing policy alternatives that protect both regional and U.S. interests.

📄 Read the full press release to learn more about what’s at stake and how we’re working to protect Caribbean tourism: bit.ly/CHTAtariff (link in bio)

08/04/2025