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Barbados Tourism Powers Ahead as Buyer Interest Jumps 51%
Barbados' tourism sector saw a 51% increase in international buyer turnout at the Connect Barbados 2026 trade event, with 92 buyers from 83 companies. Long-stay arrivals reached a record 729,310 in 2025, up 3.3%, and first-quarter 2026 momentum continues to grow.
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