After a five-year hiatus, the island’s foremost tourism business to business event, Connect Barbados, is back! Scheduled for June 23^rd to 26^th, the premier travel conference will be held at Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort, Sam Lord’s Castle.

Over four exclusive days, Connect Barbados will host top international tour operators, travel decision-makers, and local service providers, welcoming delegates from the island’s major source markets. In addition to robust networking and business meetings, the 2025 event proudly reintroduces the Connect Barbados Awards, last celebrated in 2019, to honour outstanding media and trade partners whose work and collaboration have elevated Barbados’ global profile.

Key Benefits of Connect Barbados for Stakeholders

• Travel Buyers and Agents: The event presents direct access to Barbados’ tourism suppliers, allowing buyers to discover new products and negotiate partnerships that can enrich their offerings.
• Local Suppliers: Connect Barbados provides local businesses with a platform to showcase their services and expand into new international markets.
• Media and Influencers: Coverage and participation by media professionals amplify Barbados’ appeal to global audiences.
• The Island Economy: By facilitating international business, the event supports economic diversification and job creation.

This year, under the dynamic theme, “From Street to Chic: A Culinary Journey Awaits,” Connect Barbados 2025 will also celebrate the island’s vibrant culinary landscape from the humble delights of street food offerings and local rum shops to the heights of fine dining excellence.

Register now: https://connect.visitbarbados.org/