Barbados Named Top Destination For 2015

Photo Credit: Sandals.uk.co - Sandals Barbados. — Photo Credit: Sandals.uk.co – Sandals Barbados.

According to Caribbean Travel Organization (CTO), the Caribbean Journal, in their coveted Caribbean Travel Awards has named Barbados as the ‘Destination of the Year’ for 2015.

It also recognized the island for the opening of its newest resort, Sandals Barbados — a resort it dubbed the ‘New All-Inclusive Resort of the Year.’

The Caribbean Travel Awards highlight the “Best of 2015” for readers of Caribbean Journal with followers that span over 60,000 readers a month in the Americas and internationally.

It takes into account the efforts demonstrated by the tourism sector and marketing reach made throughout the year.

“We are honored to be named Caribbean Journal’s “Destination of the Year,” acknowledged the Honorable Richard Sealy, Minister of Tourism and International Transport.

“This accolade is sincerely appreciated and we see this as manifestation of our efforts to improve the destination product. I salute all the stakeholders whose dedication has contributed significantly to this recognition. Barbados has benefited with the recent increase in airlift options for travelers from all markets and we fully intend to continue the positive trajectory of growth as we move into 2016,” he added.

“It is great to see Caribbean destinations using cutting edge marketing and creativity to draw new travelers,” stated Alexander Britell, Editor in Chief of Caribbean Journal.

He said further, “Barbados has had a tremendous year in that regard and our team of Caribbean experts is proud to honor them for that achievement.”

This honor comes at a historic moment for Barbados, celebrating its 50th anniversary of independence this 2016.

With the addition of new JetBlue routes from the Boston market and Mint service for the luxury set, the island continues to strengthen its connection to travelers in the US market.

Offering a colorful and culturally driven variety of events and activities for every niche, consumers continue to view the destination as the ultimate in sun, sand, and sea.