ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (January 15, 2025) – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) has released its 2025 Year in Review video, showcasing a year that saw airlift increases, the hosting of major destination events, and a focus on culinary and experiential tourism.
The video highlights Antigua and Barbuda’s positioning as more than a beach destination, capturing the experiences that continue to elevate the twin-island paradise, from sailing to Culinary Month, Antigua Carnival, to Art Week and major tourism infrastructure updates.
“2025 has been a year of momentum, meaningful connections, and continued growth for our tourism industry, as we strengthened our global reach, showcased our culture, and delivered experiences that differentiate and define our twin-island paradise,” said Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO extended thanks “to tourism partners, frontline teams, destination content creators, cultural ambassadors and communities whose dedication continues to shape exceptional visitor experiences and the brand image of Antigua and Barbuda.” View the video here: https://youtu.be/OJ7bl-wlP0I For more information on Antigua and Barbuda go to: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only continuously working Georgian era dockyard in the world, and a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua Racing Cup, Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month, the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival and Antigua and Barbuda Art Week. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.
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