Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines touched down at the Grantley
Adams International Airport [recently], after a two-year hiatus
with an almost 80 per cent load factor.
Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.'s (BTMI), Director of Latin
America and the Caribbean, Corey Garrett, who arrived on the
flight, pointed out that the return of the airline came after
"some very deep intense discussions" with Copa
representatives. He spoke about the significance and benefits of
the airline returning to Barbados.
"Latin America is one of our closest continental neighbours
and at the same time provides a perfect opportunity to continue to
grow the portfolio of tourism marketing for destination Barbados,
in that particular market. We understand what the focus is; we
understand the market, and we understand the airline that we are
working with.
