Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority News
Antigua & Barbuda launch trade focus
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is collaborating with the Antigua Hotel & Tourist Association for the inaugural ‘Showcase Antigua Barbuda’ at the Sandals Grande Antigua. Members of the trade will also be able to benefit from participation in activities organized exclusively for the UK market by the Tourism Authority.
New tourism leadership for Antigua & Barbuda
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has appointed Cherrie Osborne to the position of director of tourism UK and Europe. As incoming director she is charged with the responsibility of directing and managing the country’s efforts to market and promote the twin-island destination in the UK and Europe.
New airport terminal to boost tourism in Antigua and Barbuda
The ground has been broken at the site of Antigua’s major terminal, an expansion to the VC Bird International Airport, located north of Saint John’s. It is hoped that the $45 Million investment will bring jobs, economic growth and even greater tourist numbers to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda announces new $45M airport terminal
The ground has been broken at the site of Antigua’s major new terminal, an expansion to the VC Bird International Airport, located north of Saint John’s. It is hoped that the 45 Million Dollar investment will bring jobs, economic growth and even greater tourist numbers to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda.
British Airways boosts Antigua flights despite APD concerns
British Airways has boosted its services to Antigua & Barbuda at a time when the airline has been cutting services to the Caribbean. Air Passenger Duty has been blamed for the cutbacks, with Antigua & Barbuda the only destination to gain flights in a new schedule announced earlier.
Antigua honeymoon murder suspects found guilty
Courts in Antigua have found two men guilty of murdering honeymooning couple Ben and Catherine Mullany. The couple – who had been married a matter of weeks – were murdered on the Caribbean island on July 27th 2007, prompting international outrage.
Antigua & Barbuda see visitor numbers rocket
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced a significant increase in UK visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2011. Latest figures from the Statistical Division of Ministry of Tourism show an increase of 13.74 per cent from January to March against the same period last year.
Antigua and Barbuda launch new tourism authority
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourist Office has launched the new Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority. The Authority will be headed up by Colin C. James, an Antigua and Barbudan national, as the appointed CEO. The Tourism Authority has been founded by the Ministry of Tourism to become a central body for promoting the islands and to create a cohesive environment between all overseas tourism offices.