Jens Thraenhart

Award-winning tourism strategist with a focus on digital and marketing on one hand, and Asia and China on the other. Consulted and worked for government organizations, multi-national companies, and startups. These are my personal experiences in exploring the world, one destination at a time. Visit Jens.Travel for my personal travel experiences that has taken me to over 60 countries and counting.

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Holetown Festival was a fun celebration of Bajan culture. (at Holetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNy9NFuxqM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Giving a TV interview leading up to the traditional Holetown Festival for Good Morning Barbados. The week long festival celebrates the arrival of the first settlers in Holetown on February 17, 1627, and includes several activities which showcase the culture and traditions of Barbados. @visitbarbados (at Holetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqF0WF4uvQg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Connecting with travel trade passengers is important and a pleasure at the same time. Great to see you Lisa @lisafitzell of @elegantresorts @thebtmi #barbadostourism (at The House Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFxtivOcFQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A day at Oistins Fish Market in Barbados during the Superbowl Watch Party. (at Oistins Fish Market) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqCkkiRO4pQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Board of Directors Meeting of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in Curacao. @ctotourism (at Curaçao, Netherland Antilles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_dc4pN9WV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I had the opportunity to visit another Caribbean island - Curacao 🇨🇼. Loved the European influence, especially the Dutch vibe. The Caribbean is truly a unique and diverse region. @ctotourism (at Curaçao, Netherland Antilles) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_SISmp38_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Off to Curacao for the Caribbean Tourism Organization Board of Directors Meeting. @ctotourism @thebtmi (at Grantley Adams International Airport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZmyW5OwLW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fabulous night at a Bajan food and rum pairing at Harrison Cave. What a unique venue for special events. @visitbarbados (at Harrison's Cave Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoE970qO2Nv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration with the new CEO of the Barbados Hotels and Tourism Association (BHTA), Ryan Forde, fostering inclusive public-private tourism partnership, for the benefit of the entire travel and tourism industry in Barbados 🇧🇧. @barbadostravelguide @thebtmi @ryangforde @visitbarbados #barbados #barbadostourism #lovebarbados (at Harrison's Cave Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn-awLBJ-s1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Barbados welcomed the Arvia cruise vessel today led by Captain Paul Brown for the first of 10 calls to the island. This is one of the newest ships by P&O cruises and is also the largest passenger capacity ship to visit Barbados with a maximum of 5200 guests. The Arvia is now one of 21 vessels homeporting in Barbados for this winter season. Arvia joined the P&O Cruises fleet in December 2022, at 185,000 tonnes, 345m in length with 16 guest decks and setting new ground for guest experience, Arvia is P&O Cruises’ second ship to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the marine industry’s most advanced fuel technology to date. (at Bridgetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnrF0EZOE6S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Relaxing day at the beach, celebrating birthdays. #heaven #barbados #lovebarbados @visitbarbados #happybirthday (at Local & Co. Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CndNdjyp017/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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During a media briefing on Saturday at the ministry’s Warrens, St Michael office, Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport along with Francine Blackman, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and International Transport; Shelly Williams, Chair of Board of Directors for the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) and the Barbados Tourism Product Authority (BTPA); Dr Jens Thraenhart, CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.; David Jean Marie and CEO of the Barbados Port Inc., Hadley Bourne, CEO of GAIA International Airport, and Lamanuel Padmore, CEO of the Caribbean Aircraft and Handling, shared the growth and tourism initiatives of Barbados’ leading income earner. @thebtmi @visitbarbados #barbados #barbadostourism (at Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc) https://www.instagram.com/p/CncjBKBpzqT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy to finally spend some time with Viola on Sunday. Playing chess, swimming, jumping on trampoline, and finally our favorite Pizza in Barbados 🇧🇧. Great day to relax a bit and “charge the battery”. (at West Coast, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnLSi5st6CA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Ringing in the new year with good friends. 2023 - here we come! #happynewyear #lovebarbados (at Lime Grove Barbdos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm3T7VBuWy2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Wishing all our friends near and far a happy and healthy 2023 from Barbados. Open your heart - open your mind - open your arms to embrace all the opportunities and tackle the challenges for a successful and prosperous new year. #barbados #hapynewyear (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2S-YGpRyJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Fun dinner at our favorite Italian Restaurant in Barbados with close friends and family to get ready for a new year with exciting opportunities and possibilities. (at Spago Restaurant and Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0NZX-tckR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Always a great time to catchup with Bruce Poon Tip, @brucepoontip Founder of G-Adventures @gadventures and Planeterra @planeterracares. Valuable advice mixed with good conversation and laughter. (at Lone Star Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm0MxQkNw42/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=