BARBADOS REVEALS NEW DESTINATION WEBSITE

30 May 2016

Destination Barbados has a new online presence at VisitBarbados.org.

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) CEO, William Griffith, described the site, which went live on Sunday May 22, as the most comprehensive online presence the destination has had in many years, with several new media features that can provide visitors with a peek into the destination.

After rigorous testing and helpful feedback from industry partners, the BMTI unveiled the new interactive site to assist travelers in planning their holiday in the sun on the island. More importantly, it will serve to sales referral tool for several local partners providing services and products to today’s traveler, including a wide array of attractions, services and events on the island.

“We are taking a comprehensive approach where the new website will be integrated with our social media and digital marketing strategies to deepen our relationships with potential and repeat visitors online”. Griffith said.

Through the use of rich media in the form of 360° videos that provide visitors with virtual views of the destination; trip planning tools and a robust content strategy, the BTMI team will work to ensure that the site drives visitors smoothly through the travel planning process.