Barbados Seeks to Resume Airlifts with Germany and Western Europe
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s Vision
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wants Barbados to resume airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia, and is optimistic that the Honorary Consul to Germany, Regina Sixt, can use her business connections to achieve this.
Co-Marketing Arrangement with Sixt Car Rentals
Mottley and Sixt recently held talks at Ilaro Court, where they explored a co-marketing arrangement with Sixt Car Rentals to promote Barbados as a destination of choice in the German market.
Corporate Business in Germany
The Prime Minister and the Honorary Consul also explored ways to go after corporate business in Germany. On this matter, the Honorary Consul invited Barbados to attend a convention in Copenhagen, where significant players in the car rental and tour operator businesses will be present.
Other Topics Discussed
In addition, the two officials discussed presenting string instruments to complement the government’s String Project in primary schools and building a new convention center in Bay Street, among other topics.
Historical Context
Barbados and Germany established diplomatic ties on March 14, 1967.
Conclusion
The Prime Minister’s vision for Barbados to resume airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia is an exciting development for the island’s tourism industry. With the Honorary Consul’s business connections and the co-marketing arrangement with Sixt Car Rentals, the prospects for increased airlift and corporate business in Germany look promising.
FAQs
Q: What is the Prime Minister’s vision for Barbados’ airlift with Germany, Western Europe, and Scandinavia?
A: The Prime Minister wants to resume airlift with these regions and is optimistic that the Honorary Consul can use her business connections to achieve this.
Q: What is the co-marketing arrangement with Sixt Car Rentals?
A: The arrangement aims to promote Barbados as a destination of choice in the German market.
Q: What are the other topics discussed between the Prime Minister and the Honorary Consul?
A: The two officials discussed presenting string instruments to complement the government’s String Project in primary schools and building a new convention center in Bay Street, among other topics.
Q: When did Barbados and Germany establish diplomatic ties?
A: Barbados and Germany established diplomatic ties on March 14, 1967.
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