Barbados’ O2 Beach Club & Spa Joins Virtuoso

Image: 02 Beach Club Barbados has been welcomed into the Virtuoso luxury advisor network. (Photo by Brian Major)

by Brian Major
Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Tue February 11, 2025

Boutique Barbados resort O2 Beach Club & Spa has joined luxury travel advisor network Virtuoso’s product portfolio, said Patricia Affonso-Dass, CEO and group general manager of Ocean Hotels Barbados.

Inclusion among the organization’s 2,300 preferred partners in 100 countries will enhance the Barbados resort’s profile among luxury travelers, Affonso-Dass said. Virtuoso agencies generate $35 billion in annual sales, making the network “the most significant player in luxury travel,” said Affonso-Dass.

“We are proud to be a part of the select group of all-inclusive resorts approved by Virtuoso, offering distinguished experiences to our guests,” she said. “We look forward to collaborating with Virtuoso advisors to create unforgettable memories for their clients at our special Caribbean island paradise.”

O2 Beach Club & Spa’s membership among Virtuoso’s preferred partners gives offers the property “direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East,” according to O2 Beach Club and Virtuoso officials.

Additionally, partners “are able to market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week.”

Virtuoso’s preferred partners “specialize in world-class client service and experiences [and] provide superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients,” company officials added.

02 Beach Club Barbados opened in 2021 as a contemporary all-inclusive luxury option featuring high-quality gourmet dining and service excellence reflecting the island’s warm hospitality.

The resort features three swimming pools, including one of Barbados’ only rooftop pools, plus six dining options and seven bars. The 5,600-square foot full-service Acqua spa, offers panoramic ocean views from its 8th-floor location and includes what company officials say is Barbados’ only Hammam treatment room.

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