Travel Time Agency wins recognition at Barbados tourism awards

Travel Time Agency was honored by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. at the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam awards in October 2026 at Sandals Royal Barbados. The recognition highlights the agency’s role in sending Canadian travelers to Barbados and its growing profile in Caribbean travel.

Why it matters: - The award spotlights a Canadian agency that helps drive tourism to Barbados through bookings for vacations, honeymoons, and destination weddings. - The recognition adds another credential for Travel Time Agency in the competitive luxury and Caribbean travel market. - Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. used the ceremony to honor top-performing Canadian travel advisors and agencies for loyalty to the island and sales performance.

What happened: - Travel Time Agency was among the Canadian travel advisors and agencies honored at the Spirit of Barbados Mega Fam awards ceremony. - Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. hosted the event at Sandals Royal Barbados in October 2026. - The Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation reported on October 5 that several Canadian travel advisors were recognized for selling Barbados. - Lois Barbour, owner and luxury travel specialist at Travel Time Agency, said the recognition was a proud moment for the team.

The details: - Travel Time Agency’s team includes certified Sandals specialists and members of the Sandals Chairman's Royal Club. - The Chairman's Royal Club is reserved for top-performing agents who sell Sandals and Beaches Resorts. - Barbour entered the travel industry in 2005 through host agency Travel Professionals International, now Trevello. - Barbour is a multi-year winner at the Sandals Travel Agency Recognition Awards. - Barbour’s 2026 honors also include Baxter Media's Travel Agent & Beyond Award in Canada and international recognition through the Saint Lucia Global Piton Awards. - Barbour was also named the #1 Travel Advisor in Canada in the St. Vincent Agent Awards. - The agency is based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. - The agency plans destination weddings, honeymoons, group trips, and cruises. - Client planning starts with a conversation about trip type, timing, and budget. - The agency checks availability and prices, then presents recommendations before handling the booking. - Advisors also assist with visa requirements and travel insurance. - Advisors help when flights are cancelled or luggage is lost. - Honeymoon planning can include all-inclusive stays, dining experiences, snorkelling trips, PADI-certified scuba diving, paddle boards, and kayaks. - The agency also handles group travel of all sizes and says group trips come with extra considerations based on its own experience. - Travelers considering Barbados can request a quote at the agency website or call 1-709-753-9950.

Between the lines: - The award and the agency’s Sandals-focused credentials suggest a business built around Caribbean supplier relationships and destination expertise. - The list of honors points to Barbour’s broader visibility beyond a single market, which can matter in a referral-driven travel business. - The agency’s service model emphasizes hands-on planning and problem-solving, which is a key selling point for higher-touch travel bookings.

What's next: - Travel Time Agency is positioning Barbados as a destination for Canadian clients planning vacations, honeymoons, and weddings. - The agency is likely to use the recognition as further proof of expertise in Caribbean travel and resort bookings. - Clients can continue to contact the agency by phone or through its website for quotes and trip planning.

The bottom line: - The Barbados honor reinforces Travel Time Agency’s standing as a specialized Canadian travel advisor with strong Caribbean credentials.