Article - HVS Hotel Market Report - The Rebound of Barbados Following COVID-19 - By Kristina M. D'Amico - Following the interruption of Barbados s tourism industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbados is on pace to surpass the peak achieved in 2019 during 2024. The recent and planned opening of a number of internationally branded resorts in Barbados will make the destination even more attractive.