The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association

06/08/2025

🚨 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 🚨 The BHTA invites proposals from qualified consultants to design and deliver a 4-week Marketing & Business Development Programme for micro and small tourism enterprises in Barbados.

The primary objective is to equip 20 BHTA member businesses with actionable, source-market-focused marketing and business development strategies to increase online engagement, drive revenue growth, and improve long-term sustainability.

This programme is part of the BHTA’s broader effort to strengthen small businesses while building resilience and competitiveness across the sector.

📅 Key Project Dates:
• RFP Release: August 6
• Intent to Submit: August 14
• Submission Deadline: August 22
• Project Start: September 8

🔗 Visit linktr.ee/thebhta for the full scope of work, deliverables, required qualifications, timelines, and budget.

05/08/2025

The BHTA Adopt-A-School Programme Futsal Tournament kicks off this weekend ⚽

Sixteen companies take to the field to play with purpose and build team spirit, all while supporting our schools.

✅ Stay tuned for match highlights, results and to see who makes it to the next round!

🔗 Follow to learn more about the BHTA and the Tourism Fund.

09/07/2025

📢 SAVE THE DATE: CHIEF and Taste of the Caribbean return this November!

CHTA is proud to bring back the Caribbean’s leading tourism and culinary events—CHIEF and Taste of the Caribbean—November 16–18, 2025 at the Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle Resort.

Join regional leaders, professionals, and culinary talent for three days of innovation, networking, and competition. From immersive workshops to high-energy cook-offs, this is where Caribbean hospitality connects, learns, and grows.

🌐 Learn more soon at chtachief.com and chtataste.com
✅ Interested in participating? Submit the interest form here: https://bit.ly/CHIEFTOC2025form

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26/06/2025

The BHTA extends hearty congratulations to Sanovnik Destang, Executive Director & Shareholder of Bay Gardens Resorts in Saint Lucia and current President of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), on being named the recipient of the prestigious AAHOA/NABHOOD Outstanding Hotelier Award.

This distinguished honour, jointly presented by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD), recognises hoteliers who exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, and a commitment to creating opportunities within the hospitality industry. Recipients demonstrate vision, dedication, and the ability to elevate hotel performance and community impact.

This is a proud and historic moment for the region, as Sanovnik becomes the first Caribbean hotelier to receive this honour.

Destang, a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst, has played a key role in the rise of Bay Gardens Resorts, helping shape it into one of the Caribbean’s standout hospitality brands. His sharp business acumen and forward-thinking leadership earned him the role of CHTA President in 2024, where he continues to push for deeper regional collaboration and innovation across the industry.

Since entering the Caribbean hospitality scene in 2012, Destang has remained committed to driving meaningful change. As CHTA President, he’s focused on empowering people, leveraging technology, and building stronger connections between tourism and other sectors of the regional economy.

The award will be presented on July 23 at the 29th Annual International African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit in Miami.

Well done, President Destang. The BHTA salutes you 👏

26/06/2025

24/06/2025

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive Resort is buzzing with ideas, energy, and collaboration on Day 2 of Connect Barbados 2025 🇧🇧

The BHTA is proud to sponsor the Connect Barbados Awards 2025, a moment to recognise those helping Barbados stand out on the world stage.

Our members and team are on the ground, making connections that matter and driving home the value of choosing Barbados.

19/06/2025

🌴 Join Us for Business at Connect Barbados 2025!🇧🇧

This is your opportunity to connect with global tourism leaders, strengthen partnerships, and experience the unmatched beauty and hospitality of our island.

📍We invite you to take part from June 23 to 26 for meaningful face-to-face conversations, immersive experiences, and a closer look at what makes Barbados truly special.

🔗 Register now at connect.visitbarbados.org

11/06/2025

We're at Wyndham Grand Sam Lord’s Castle All-Inclusive Resort for the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association’s 73rd Annual General Meeting!

Today’s agenda is packed with forward-thinking insights under the theme “Future Proofing Caribbean Tourism.”

07/06/2025

Savour bold flavours and local flair at the Chefs for Development Food Stop this Sunday at the BMA's Trade and Innovation Expo!

Meet us between 11AM and 2PM and let our featured chefs take your taste buds on a delicious journey with their mouthwatering dishes. We'll have something for everyone including vegan options.

Come taste what happens when home grown produce, culinary talent, and creative minds come together on one plate.

📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025
⏰ 11AM–2PM
📍 Garfield Sobers Sports Complex

🍽️ Starter portions available for $10, main course portions for $20

Local chefs. Local farmers. One unforgettable food experience!

06/06/2025

On Sunday, June 8, our Chefs4Dev chefs are popping up again, and they’re bringing the flavour 🎉

If you caught us at Brighton Farmers’ Market last December, you already know these chefs turn local ingredients into mouthwatering delights. Now we’re back for another round of bold bites, creative twists and amazing culinary talent.

This Chefs for Development (Chefs4Dev) Culinary Pop-Up is a collaboration between the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). It aims to raise awareness of locally sourced produce by highlighting ingredients from our farmers and showcasing innovative ways to prepare and promote local food through the creativity of our chefs.

Join us for brunch at the BMA Trade and Innovation Expo 2025
📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025
⏰ 11AM
📍 Garfield Sobers Gymnasium

05/06/2025

Meet Chef Nakita Goddard, one of our featured chefs at the Chefs4Dev Culinary Pop-Up, brought to you in collaboration with the BHTA and IICA 👩🏽‍🍳

From her early days competing in the Junior Duelling Challenge as a teenager to becoming the Executive Sous Chef at Buzo Osteria Italiana five years ago, she is committed to bringing the best flavour and unforgettable culinary experiences. She champions the use of local ingredients and believes that the richness and quality of what we grow right here in Barbados deserves to be at the centre of every great dish.

Join us for Sunday Brunch at the BMA Trade & Innovation Expo, where she’ll be serving a bold, flavour-packed creation that showcases her passion through the Cassava Pancake with Tamarind Pulled Pork, Brown Rum Bacon, and Crispy Plantains.

Come out and support her and all our Chefs4Dev talents:
📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025
⏰ 11AM
📍 Garfield Sobers Gymnasium

🍽️ Starter portions available for $10, main course portions for $20

04/06/2025

from The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association has given the thumbs-up to Government’s duty-free concession initiative for stand-alone restaurants.

Chief Executive Officer Ryan Forde says it is a step in the right direction.

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