You’ll find business centres and support services that let your team work hard, with spectacular settings that encourage you to play hard, too. We assist you in selecting settings that convey your sense of fun and exploration, with all eyes focused on excellence. Barbados’ winning combination presents a powerful proposition for groups. With a penchant for productivity and pride in quality, Barbados combines a modern infrastructure with on-island partners who share your drive to perform and excel. 

Barbados boasts a top-20 ranking in the United Nations’ global quality-of-life index and one of the highest literacy rates in the world. Its services and amenities also rival those of any developed country — pure and abundant water, modern roads, reliable electricity (110 volts) and a superb telecommunications system. The island is served by a well-established financial system and a stable currency. Superb cuisine abounds, as does duty-free shopping. A healthy natural environment completes the picture, and medical services are excellent and accessible. 

Barbados’ array of attractions makes the island a consistent favourite among discerning travellers. Its natural beauty ranges from sparkling seas to pastoral landscapes to charming villages. The capital city of Bridgetown bustles by day, and at night has a similar effect on coastal hot spots. And Barbadians are known for a natural warmth and dignity as hospitable as the climate. With daily air service by major international and regional carriers, Barbados offers easy access. Arrivals are received at immigration and customs with utmost professionalism and courtesy. The perfect blend of business and pleasure makes Barbados a paradise for meetings and conventions. 

The ideal location for business conferences and corporate events, Barbados offers world-class conference facilities providing a range of spaces for virtually any function. From trade shows and conventions to seminars and workshops, our selection of venues provides a choice of settings to suit your agenda. Hotels and conference facilities can provide all the equipment needed for your event — even a dedicated liaison to coordinate support services. With special group rates available at many hotels, excellent value can be found in convenient settings, where fine service and hospitality make groups feel at home. 

And when the business is over, there is all of Barbados to enjoy: exquisite beaches, fine dining, a wide range of recreation, tours and attractions, duty-free shopping, party cruises and much more. Our sights and scenes surround you, beckoning you to further explore an island all on its own. On-island destination management companies can arrange your entire itinerary, including transfers, sightseeing tours and conference assistance. What motivates members of your staff? Time away, enjoying a new environment that provides inspiration? Consider Barbados a most suitable destination to reward excellent performance — for your staff, for valued clients or for yourself.

Barbados offers an incentive escape that shapes performance, promising top players a break full of sunshine, unparalleled sights and service, and a healthy dose of rest and relaxation. Returning with much more than memories, your best and brightest will show lasting motivation and heightened morale.

— The Finest In Facilities —

Sherbourne Conference Centre (Two Mile Hill, St. Michael, tel: 246 467 8200) is undeniably the crown jewel of Barbados meeting facilities. Located in the parish of St. Michael overlooking the lush St. George Valley, this state-of-the-art facility is conveniently located just two miles from Bridgetown, and minutes from the South and West Coasts, key business services, hotels, fine dining and shopping, as well as airport and highway access. Five beautifully landscaped acres border the facility, next door to Ilaro Court, the Prime Minister’s stately residence. 

Having hosted global conferences for the United Nations, U.S. President Bill Clinton and Caribbean heads of government, the Carib bean Tourism Organization and others; Sherbourne Centre accommodates more than 1,200 people with a total of 165,000 square feet of usable space including 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The 10,470 sq. ft. Main Hall and 7,584 sq. ft. Frangipani Room can accommodate 1,000 theatre-style and 850 classroom-style. For smaller meetings, the 1,444 sq. ft. Bougainvillea and Poinsettia rooms can each hold 200. The centre’s stylish restaurant and lounge can comfortably seat 200, and the Marigold suite of rooms host up to 260. 

The facility features a clerical suite with 24 workstations, a media centre with television editing suites, a microwave television link and wireless audio controls for simultaneous interpretations in six languages. Amenities also include onsite banking, postal and medical services. The building is 100% accessible to the physically challenged. Also available are cafeteria dining and ample parking. Room rentals vary based upon group size; customised packages for meeting planners include accommodations, ground transportation and activities. 

Sir Garfield Sobers Sports Complex (Sir Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael, tel: 246-437- 6010, fax: 246-437-3358) is a multipurpose facility accommodating 4,000 for conferences, conventions, concerts, exhibitions, banquets and dinners. Named in honour of a Barbados living legend and the world’s greatest cricketer, the facility consists of an air-conditioned gymnasium equipped with large public balconies and excellent lighting, sound system and media facilities. Unparalleled in the Eastern Carib bean, this venue also features lawn tennis courts, Aquatic Centre with Olympic-size pool, and an Astroturf hockey field.

— Hotel Meeting Facilities —

A range of properties offers fine conference facilities. Following is a sampling of hotel venues for meetings and events.

Accra Beach Hotel — This South Coast resort features two meeting rooms, accommodating up to 280. Audiovisual capabilities.

Almond Beach Village — This all-inclusive resort is on the West Coast in St. Peter, offering meeting facilities for up to 100. Audiovisual equipment available.

Amaryllis Beach Resort — This recently renovated ocean front 4 star resort features 150 rooms and suites, inclusive of 12 rooms adapted for wheelchair users and designed to conform to the American Disability Association (ADA) and international standards for the disabled. Conference facilities boast a maximum capacity of 200 persons. Barbados Hilton — The new Hilton Barbados will feature 350 ocean view guest rooms including 77 Executive Floor Rooms and 33 Suites. Each room features a balcony, separate shower unit, high-speed internet access and is equipped with an electronic safety deposit box, private voicemail, two dataports (with laptop capacity), cable TV, a minibar and a coffee maker. The Executive Lounge will provide complimentary breakfast, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, along with a check-in and check-out area exclusive for Executive Floor guests.

The Hilton Barbados features over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. These facilities include a 4,000 sq. ft. Hilton Meetings complex, business centre, a boardroom with 8-hour chairs, with ergonomic design for long term seating, three meeting rooms that can be divided into six breakout rooms and a 6,200 sq. ft. ballroom that holds up to 570 people. Wireless internet access is also available in all public areas.

Discovery Bay Hotel — The hotel’s conference room seats up to 60 theatre-style; support/ audio-visual services available.

Glitter Bay — The facility has one meeting room; 2,496 square feet. Outdoor receptions for up to 100. Full business services and audiovisual equipment.

Royal Pavilion — Two meeting rooms; outdoor receptions for up to 100. Full business services and audiovisual equipment.

Silver Sands Resort — Three conference rooms host receptions and meetings for up to 40. Spaces can be combined, and outdoor meetings are also available.

Barbados Beach Club — Meeting room accommodates up to 125, and offers available audiovisual equipment.

Try a party boat, yacht or catamaran... The spacious Harbour Master holds 700 passengers on its four decks, offering a corporate entertainment centre serving lunch or dinner at sea. Perfect for nautical themes, the Jolly Roger pirate ship offers cruises for up to 300. Ocean Mist, a 60-foot catamaran, offers deluxe charters for smaller groups. Fun cruises on a variety of vessels, theme parties, tournaments in the wide variety of sports facilities available. Hotels can also arrange on-site activities such as tug-of-wars. These can all be arranged through destination management companies (a detailed listing is available from the Barbados Tourism Authority office nearest you).

— Airport Meeting Facilities —

Club Caribbean is a private members’ club. Annual or single-usage tickets can be purchased from your travel agent, airline or at the reception desk. Includes conference rooms, typing, photocopying and fax and phone, computer workstations, beverage and snack service, and more.


On-island destination management companies can arrange your entire itinerary, including transfers, sightseeing tours and conference assistance. 


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