BTMI’s Statement On Online Travel Misinformation

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) wishes to extend sincere thanks to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados for promptly addressing and correcting misinformation recently circulated on social media regarding travel to Barbados.

The U.S. Embassy has confirmed that “the Travel Advisory for Barbados remains at Level One: Exercise Normal Precautions, and no changes have been made.” The BTMI deeply appreciates the Embassy’s swift clarification, which supports our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety, comfort, and peace of mind of all travellers to Barbados.

At BTMI, the safety and trust of our visitors remain our top priority. We urge travellers and the public to always verify information through official embassy channels before sharing or acting on reports seen online.

To ensure travellers have access to accurate, timely, and official information, please use the following official links for guidance:

Embassy Travel Advisory & Contact Information:

U.S. Embassy – Bridgetown, Barbados
Travel Advisory: https://travel.state.gov
Register for STEP: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step
Embassy Website: https://bb.usembassy.gov

High Commission of Canada in Barbados
Travel Advice: https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/barbados                                                    
Embassy Website: https://www.canada.ca/en.html

British High Commission – Barbados
Travel Advice: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/barbados                                     
Embassy Website: https://www.gov.uk

BTMI strongly encourages all travellers to rely only on trusted government sources when seeking updates about their destinations. Unverified information can lead to unnecessary concern and confusion.

Barbados remains open, welcoming, and committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors. We look forward to welcoming you to Barbados.

Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.

Author: Public Relations