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Last update: 11 hours agoHigh Court Settlement: A dispute between Aer Lingus and suspended pilot Captain Ian Blair—over whether cabin crew on a Barbados-to-Manchester positioning flight should sit in economy or business—has been resolved, with the case struck out after successful talks. Tourism Momentum: Barbados is trending toward another strong 2026 season, with BTMI reporting about 214,000 visitors in Q1 and pointing to double-digit growth from Europe, strong Canada demand, and improving UK/US/Caribbean signals. New Tourism Leadership: Barbados has appointed businessman Peter Harris as chairman of BTMI, aiming to accelerate airlift and reach emerging markets. Wellness Push: Government is moving toward a wellness-focused healthcare system, with Minister Davidson Ishmael highlighting the shift at the Republic Bank Blue Wellness Conference. Tourism Product Boost: Mount Gay and Devereux are launching a summer golf capsule, while Beaches Turks and Caicos unveiled its $150m “Beaches 2.0” Treasure Beach Village with a major Caribbean-style launch weekend. Regional Talent Pipeline: Republic Bank and UWI are opening applications for the CPL 2026 internship programme, taking 21 students for a sports marketing course plus hands-on tournament work.
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