This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 7/8/2019

Overview

New tourism projects scheduled to begin within the next 18 months are expected to drive demand for construction materials and services.  Expected improvements in existing hotel plants and transportation infrastructure are also scheduled to begin with the next 12 to 18 months.
 

Leading Sub-Sectors

Construction machinery and parts; building tools and materials.
 

Opportunities

Real estate opportunities have influenced the hotel and tourism industry in the region. About eight new hotel projects are scheduled to begin over the next three years.
 

Web Resources

María Elena Portorreal
Senior Commercial Specialist for the Caribbean Region
U.S. Commercial Service
U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo
Tel: 809-368-7220
Website:  http://export.gov/caribbean
Email: Maria.Portorreal@trade.gov

Jonelle M. Watson
Economic Commercial Assistant
U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Bridgetown, Barbados
Tel: 246-227-4052
Email: watsonjm@state.gov

Invest Barbados website: www.investbarbados.org
Barbados Tourism Investment Incorporated: www.barbadostourisminvestment.com  
Barbados Association of Professional Engineers: http://www.bap-engineers.com/
Barbados Institute of Architects: www.bia.bb

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