Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority News
Royal Caribbean jobs boost for Antigua and Barbuda
Royal Caribbean has signed a memorandum of understanding with Antigua and Barbuda to offer thousands of job opportunities to the country’s population this summer. The deal was signed at Seatrade Cruise Global, taking place in Miami this week.
Antigua & Barbuda loosens border restrictions
Antigua & Barbuda continues to ease travel protocols, as vaccinations rates increase within the country. Over 60,000 of the targeted 80,000 population haven now been vaccinated.
Antigua & Barbuda takes turn to shine at Expo 2020
Antigua & Barbuda has celebrated its Expo 2020 Dubai national day. The event featured a flag-raising ceremony at Al Wasl Plaza and a colourful cultural performance.
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Tourism focus for Antigua & Barbuda Covid-19 vaccinations
Over 2,000 hospitality professionals across Antigua & Barbuda, including hotel workers, tour operators, restaurant and retail employees, were vaccinated in the past week.
Virgin Atlantic to launch pre-flight testing at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic customers flying to Barbados or onwards to Antigua and Grenada on selected flights will receive a free, rapid, point of care, pre-departure lateral flow antigen test at Heathrow.
Virgin Atlantic to return to two more Caribbean destinations
Virgin Atlantic will relaunch flights to Antigua and Grenada on Monday. The services will join the four weekly flights to Barbados and twice weekly flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica.
British Airways returns to Caribbean
British Airways is to start a new route between Gatwick and Montego Bay in Jamaica in October, while the carrier has also returned to Antigua, St Lucia and Barbados in recent days.
Antigua & Barbuda closes international airport
The cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda has decided to close the V.C. Bird International airport to all incoming commercial traffic from tonight. To date, there have been no confirmed cases of community spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Antigua.
Antigua signs with Royal Caribbean for new beach club
Royal Caribbean International has signed a partnership with the government of Antigua & Barbuda for the company’s first Royal Beach Club. With planning and development underway, the location is scheduled to break ground later this year.