The CTB is pleased to report that tourism in October increased with 6 percent compared to the same month last year. It regards an increase of almost 2000 stay over tourists. Cruise tourism decreased with 3 percent. The figures were based on information from the cards from the Immigration Service.

Countries around the world hope to recreate the success of Ministry of Tourism’s signature People to People program, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe told ambassadors of the program at their appreciation reception.

Barbados is hoping to lure visitors from China as it seeks to overcome some of the challenges facing the tourism industry.