Hotel sector reports higher revenue despite lower occupancy

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September 12, 2026

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Barbados’ hotel sector is reporting an increase in revenue for the first six months of the year, despite a decline in occupancy.

Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association, Senator Ryan Forde, provided the update at the BHTA’s quarterly general meeting at the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary.

Ackeem Clinkett reports.

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