Wed, October 30, 2013 – 10:06 AM PLANNING ON THE traditional Miami, New York or Toronto trip next year? Think again. Put London on that schedule. Like many Barbadians, I perceived England, more specifically London, as the dreary, old, cold, dark place that we read about in novels and saw on the Sherlock Holmes movies. While those images wonderfully capture …
The London Diary: Eight hours in the skies
Tue, October 29, 2013 – 9:51 AM EVERY YEAR, thousands of British and European visitors fly to Barbados and we give not a thought to the fact that they view Barbados as such a “must-do experience”, they are willing to take on eight hours in the skies to get here. Many of them may endure long trips by car or …
Verus International and Virgin Atlantic: A Cricket Affair
CEO of Verus International Ajmal Khan was recently on hand to welcome Sir Richard Branson and Baldwin Spencer, Prime Minister or Antigua and Barbuda to the Antigua leg of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League. Mr. Khan who is also the founder of the LCPL took time out to watch the Antigua Hawksbills triumph over the Barbados Tridents in a packed …
CPL cricket gets endorsement from Virgin boss
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Sir Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, has given a ringing endorsement of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League (LCPL) currently underway. Sir Richard’s gave his seal of approval to the tournament while watching the Antigua Hawkbills overcome table-topping Barbados Tridents in a low-scoring thriller. “I love this league. I love the fact it …
Virgin Atlantic FITFOO Jamaica
To further cement its love of and commitment to Jamaica, the Virgin Atlantic team visited the island between July 2 and 4, 2013 to share with friends in corporate Jamaica, trade circles and the media the unique and extraordinary Virgin FITFOO experience– Flying in the Face of Ordinary.
Delta Air Lines Acquires 49 Per Cent Stake in Virgin Atlantic and Marks the Date with New Codeshare And Frequent Flyer Partnership
Contact: Delta Corporate Communications Virgin Atlantic Press Office +404 715 2554 +44 1293 747 373 news.delta.com Delta Air Lines Acquires 49 Per Cent Stake in Virgin Atlantic and Marks the Date with New Codeshare And Frequent Flyer Partnership Delta and Virgin Atlantic acquire merger clearance from the EU Commission and U.S Department of Justice and add 66 destinations for customers …
Virgin Atlantic show’s Barbados how it Flies In The Face of Ordinary (FITFOO)
The Virgin Atlantic Barbados crew dropped by various local businesses, schools and street corners to distribute cupcakes, ice cream, water bottles and other little tokens to remind people that flying with Virgin offers extra touches and unexpected perks that elevate their customer experience beyond the usual. The company strives to ensure that flying with them is a little more exciting, …