Lois Barbour tops St. Vincent travel advisor ranking in Canada

Travel Time Agency owner Lois Barbour has been named the No. 1 travel advisor in Canada in the St. Vincent Agent Awards, recognizing her work sending Canadian clients to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The honor adds to a growing list of 2026 awards for the St. John's luxury travel specialist and highlights demand for more personalized Caribbean planning.

Why it matters: - The ranking spotlights Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a destination for Canadian travellers looking beyond standard Caribbean vacations. - The award reinforces Lois Barbour’s niche in luxury and customized travel planning for Canadians. - The recognition can help Travel Time Agency draw interest from travellers seeking destination expertise and hands-on booking support.

What happened: - Lois Barbour, owner and luxury travel specialist at Travel Time Agency in St. John's, was named the No. 1 travel advisor in Canada in the St. Vincent Agent Awards. - Barbour said she shared the recognition on Travel Time Agency's Instagram account on Sept. 25. - The award recognizes her work guiding Canadian travellers to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The details: - Barbour said the honor is especially meaningful because Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a destination she is proud to represent and recommend to Canadian travellers. - Barbour said her goal is to match clients with the right destination, resort, experience and itinerary. - Barbour thanked clients, the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines tourism community and travel partners for their support and partnership. - Barbour said the recognition motivates her to keep learning, travelling and helping more Canadians discover the destination. - Barbour entered the travel industry in 2005. - Barbour has been a multi-year winner at the Sandals Travel Agency Recognition Awards. - Barbour has also been a top seller for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Saint Lucia. - Barbour has received recognition from the Jamaica Tourist Board and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. - Barbour’s other 2026 honors include Baxter Media's Travel Agent & Beyond Award in Canada and international recognition through the Saint Lucia Global Piton Awards.

Between the lines: - The award fits a broader pattern of specialization, with Travel Time Agency leaning into destination weddings, honeymoons, cruises and luxury vacations. - The recognition also underscores how travel advisors can differentiate themselves through destination expertise, not just price or booking speed. - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines appears to be a strategic focus for Barbour, which may help the destination gain more visibility among Canadian travellers.

What's next: - Travel Time Agency says Canadian travellers interested in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can request a quote at the agency's website or call 1-709-753-9950. - The agency will continue handling trip planning, availability checks, recommendations, bookings, visa requirements and travel insurance support. - Travel Time Agency says advisors stay in touch with travellers from departure until they return home.

The bottom line: - Barbour’s latest award strengthens her profile as a Canada-based specialist for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and gives Travel Time Agency another credential to pitch personalized Caribbean travel.