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Barbados hospitality and tourism developments

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The hospitality sector in Barbados is seeing developments in both luxury resort offerings and cultural tourism experiences. Marriott has expanded its presence on the island’s South Coast by reopening Turtle Beach, a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive Resort. This move is part of a larger trend of relaunching former Elegant Hotels properties, such as Crystal Cove and Tamarind. While the West Coast remains a hub for high-end luxury, the South Coast is increasingly characterized by contemporary all-inclusive resorts and nightlife. Simultaneously, major hospitality providers like the Hilton Barbados Resort are integrating local heritage into their services. ~~The~~ Located at Needham’s Point, the Hilton is promoting Bajan culinary and rum traditions through specialized dining and ~~packages, including tours~~ packages. This includes the Careenage Rum Stop!, which serves Bajan small plates and rum cocktails, and a featured three-night ‘Bajan Rum Experience’ package. This package offers a tour of the West Indies Rum ~~Distillery, which~~ Distillery—which features a restored chamber ~~still.~~ still assisted by retired distiller Henderson ‘Digger’ Skinner—alongside a VIP tasting of four different Bajan rums.

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