Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority News

Antigua & Barbuda partners with GeoTourist for new GPS tour
Antigua & Barbuda has partnered with GeoTourist to create navigational application content for the destination. It will offer visitors the chance to explore the destination independently, while being guided by Antiguan storytellers, all from their mobile phone.

Charles Fernandez, minister of tourism, Antigua & Barbuda
Chatting with Breaking Travel News at World Travel Market in London, Charles Fernandez, minister of tourism for Antigua & Barbuda, tells us how the destination has been quick to recover from the impact of recent hurricanes.

US guests lead growth in Antigua & Barbuda visitor numbers
Antigua & Barbuda attracted a record number of visitors in April, with 27,301 guests arriving into the country according to the latest statistics from the ministry of tourism.

Antigua & Barbuda comes across all cool with new campaign
The campaign is expected to convey the trendiness of the destination and its appeal as the ideal summer vacation spot for visitors looking for enjoyable experiences.

Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa to open in May
Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa will open its doors on May 1st. The 294-room resort is situated on the pristine white beach of picturesque Deep Bay.

New leadership for Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority
Minister of tourism and investment, Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez, has announced the appointment of Lorraine Headley-Raeburn as the chairperson of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority board of directors.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua, to reopen at end of October
Curtain Bluff in Antigua will reopen for its 2018/19 season on October 27th. Last year, the hotel underwent the most significant refurbishment since its opening.
Orchard to lead Carlisle Bay in Antigua
Harcourt Developments has announced the appointment of Thomas Orchard as the new managing director of Carlisle Bay, Antigua.

Phillips to lead Blue Waters, Resort & Spa in Antigua
Blue Waters, Resort & Spa in Antigua has announced the appointment of Kevin Phillips as its new general manager.

Antigua to host Super50 Cricket Festival this spring
For a small island, Antigua has a strong cricketing heritage, with a history of hosting some of the sport’s most legendary matches as well as being the home island of some of the biggest names in cricket.

Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua pencilled in for 2021 opening
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Vancouver-based property development company, Replay Destinations, to manage Rosewood Half Moon Bay Antigua. The property will open in 2021 in the Caribbean’s West Indies.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua, to reopen tomorrow following refurbishment
Following the most significant refurbishment since its opening, Curtain Bluff, Antigua, will reopen tomorrow. “Our renovation underscores Curtain Bluff’s commitment to providing a signature luxury experience paired with the utmost level of service that keeps our guests coming back year after year,” explained Rob Sherman, managing director, Curtain Bluff.