Barbados Tourism Marketing and British Airways are giving agents the chance to win one of 10 spots on a fam trip to Barbados to celebrate 70 years of flying to the Caribbean island.
To enter, agents must visit the Travel Weekly website, answer a question and complete an online form by April 26. The trip will take place from July 2-7.
Cheryl Carter, UK director for Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc, hailed the “incredible milestone” and praised the airline for increasing its capacity for flights from Heathrow to Barbados by 10% this summer, saying: “This symbolises the airline’s commitment to meeting demand for travel to Barbados.”
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She continued: “Together we celebrate not only the journey of our nation, but also the shared commitment to welcoming visitors to our vibrant shores.
“A heartfelt thank you to British Airways for supporting our beautiful island as we celebrate the platinum anniversary. Their integral role in our success is immeasurable and we look forward to continuing our collaborative journey in creating memorable travel experiences.”
Neil Chernoff, British Airways chief planning and strategy officer, said: “As British Airways celebrates its 70th year of connecting London and Barbados, we are thrilled to be increasing capacity capacity on the route with a larger aircraft and the launch of a new double daily service from Heathrow.
“This is testament to the popularity of the route from a leisure and business perspective, and its importance as a link for visiting friends and relatives. Our commitment to this special destination remains as strong as ever, and we are proud to offer unparalleled connectivity and convenience for our customers.”