The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) is a not for profit, private sector trade association with a diverse membership of over 300 tourism and non-tourism entities, including activities and attractions, airlines, restaurants, real estate agents, tour representatives, retailers, local and international trade and consumer press, advertising and public relations agencies, technology providers, consultants, suppliers of goods and services, cruise service providers and tourism students. The primary goal of the BHTA is to facilitate the sustainable growth and development of the Barbados’ tourism sector to the benefit of its members, the country and the people of Barbados.

The Barbados Tourism Authority is a statutory organisation with a mandate to promote, assist and facilitate the efficient development of tourism; to design and implement suitable marketing strategies for the effective promotion of the tourism industry; to make provision for adequate and suitable air and sea passenger transport services to and from Barbados; to encourage the establishment of amenities and facilities necessary for the proper enjoyment of Barbados as a tourist destination; to carry out market intelligence in order to inform the needs of the tourism industry; to register, license and classify tourist accommodation according to the standard of amenities provided; to register and classify restaurants catering primarily to tourists; according to the standard of cuisine and amenities provided; to register and regulate such forms of service for tourists as the Minister determines; and to do such other things that in the opinion of the Authority would facilitate the proper discharge of its functions or would be incidental or conducive thereto.

The Barbados Ministry of Tourism’s mandate is to provide leadership in the sustainable development of Barbados’ tourism industry through the formulation of policy, the provision of timely and quality research; the development and maintenance of industry-wide standards and the facilitation of appropriate product development, whilst ensuring maximum economic benefits to Barbadians.