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Travel Time Agency wins recognition at Barbados tourism awards
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Travel Time Agency was honored by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. at the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam awards in October 2026 at Sandals Royal Barbados.
The Leela Vida opens with capped memberships in Barbados
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The Leela Vida has opened in Christ Church as Barbados’ only capped-membership private fitness, recovery and workspace facility.
Barbados gets a net-zero oceanfront wellness hub in Christ Church
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The Leela Vida is set to open in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast as a solar-powered executive wellness club with fitness, recovery and workspace offerings.
Lois Barbour tops St. Vincent travel advisor ranking in Canada
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Travel Time Agency owner Lois Barbour has been named the No. 1 travel advisor in Canada in the St. Vincent Agent Awards, recognizing her work sending Canadian clients to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
CTO names first Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award winners
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The Caribbean Tourism Organization has given its inaugural Caribbean Tourism Intelligence Award to Dr. Dalano DaSouza and Dr. Dennis Mc Call Jr. for research on why Caribbean travelers choose trips outside the region.
The Leela Vida brings 3D body scans to Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in Christ Church in 2026 with 3D body composition and posture tracking that the club positions as a local alternative to DEXA scans.
The Leela Vida Opens Oceanfront Work, Wellness Hub in Barbados
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The Leela Vida is opening in 2026 in Christ Church, Barbados, with a combined gym, recovery suite and office space aimed at cutting the daily time loss executives face when bouncing between workouts, work and meals.
Barbados summer may offer better property deals before peak season
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NVEST Estates says summer can be the best time to buy property in Barbados because buyer activity is lower, sellers may be more flexible, and shoppers have more time to complete due diligence before winter demand returns.
Canadian buyers gain traction in Barbados property market
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NVEST Estates says Toronto-area families, professionals and retirees are showing rising interest in Barbados homes, drawn by no foreign-ownership restrictions, a US-dollar-pegged currency and a purchase process that typically closes in 12 to 16…
The Leela Vida opens as Barbados targets remote executives
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The Leela Vida is launching in 2026 on Barbados’ South Coast with soundproof work pods, recovery amenities and boardroom access built for remote executives and internationally mobile professionals.
Support Your Girlfriends retreat turns Barbados into a leadership and service platform
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Support Your Girlfriends wrapped its 8th annual media and influencer retreat in Barbados on July 22, 2026, pairing wellness and leadership programming with community impact.
Leela Vida caps Barbados club membership at 150
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The Leela Vida is opening on Barbados’ South Coast in 2026 with a hard cap of 150 permanent members, aiming to serve executives and expats who want privacy, reliable equipment access and workspace without the congestion of traditional gyms.
CMEx donation boosts classroom technology at Barbados school
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A US$2,500 contribution from Caribbean Media Exchange to The St. Michael School Alumni Association is helping install classroom technology and support student development at a Barbados secondary school.
CVF-V20, VCMI release Article 6 handbook for climate-vulnerable countries
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A new handbook released in Bangkok ahead of COP31 aims to help 77 climate-vulnerable countries navigate Article 6 carbon markets and raise more climate finance.
Antigua and Barbuda takes chair of Caribbean Tourism Organization
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Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to lead the Caribbean Tourism Organization as the region pushes ahead with its Reimagine Plan and a broader supply-side tourism agenda.
Anguilla’s Amarni Webster wins CTO youth tourism congress
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Anguilla student Amarni Webster won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana, taking the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism from a field of 18 delegates.
Billy Griffith returns as chair of CTO Allied Board
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William “Billy” Griffith has been reelected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Allied Board for the 2026-2028 term, as three new members join the five-person group.
Dean Street founders invest in Pensacola with Hotel Margot and local brands
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Pensacola entrepreneurs Graham Guirl and Rafael Simpson are expanding their Dean Street portfolio with hospitality, neighborhood gathering spots and consumer brands rooted in downtown Pensacola.
White Page International hosts global leadership conclave in London
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White Page International’s 16th Global Leadership Conclave brought 125 leaders from more than 15 countries to London on 22-23 September for networking, talks and awards.
SDG Media Zone returns to UNGA81 for 10th anniversary
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The SDG Media Zone is marking a decade of sustainable development programming at UN Headquarters during UNGA81 High-level Week, Sept. 21-25, 2026. Since 2016, the platform has reached an estimated 1.5 billion people and will again broadcast live…
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