The Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association (AHTA) has created a website to market local properties since “online travel agents have become costly.” AHTA General Manager Neil Forrester said for every room night sold on international travel sites such as Expedia, properties here must pay between 25 to 30 per cent commission.

Search Antigua and West Indies Publishing Books Ltd have teamed up to create an app that answers the question what is there to do in the Caribbean. The app titled West Indies Passport is the brainchild of Bertel Dejoie of West Indies Publishing and Ken Shipley of Search Antigua. West Indies Publishing is a regional publisher based in Antigua, producing magazines in Antigua, Dominica and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Search Antigua specializes in website development and internet marketing.

On April 7, 2011, Winair will be launching its new Website which will have a new look and feel. Our website will provide all the required information our clients need with regards to our policies, procedures, news items, Specials and destination information. The key main feature of the new improved website will be the launching of our enhanced Internet Booking Engine. The new booking engine will feature the following new enhanced items:

1. Book and Hold Feature
2. Multiple Destinations
3. Enhanced Pricing Structure

Antigua & Barbuda’s Ken Shipley – Search Antigua entrepreneur – is the pick for Champion of the Month at rienet.net – the online home of the Caribbean Research Innovation and Entrepreneurship Network.

Ken Shipley, an Internet Entrepreneur and Technology Pioneer, became known for his talented Web Design and Graphic Art work. He has been pushing the boundaries of Tech to innovate and build his company , Search Antigua Inc. The company started with the single purpose of bringing all the websites about Antigua & Barbuda under one umbrella. Today the company has quickly grown into many different emerging sectors including social media, online advertising, and mobile applications by using sophisticated software some of which have been custom designed specifically for his company.

The Consulate of Antigua and Barbuda in Toronto announces the launch of its website www.antiguabarbudaconsulate.ca on the day that the country celebrates twenty-nine years of independence. The site is a multi-functional one that aims to provide users with a range of information on Antigua and Barbuda. It is geared towards a variety of interests, including economic, business and investment, general, or for individuals who require the services of the Consulate for visa and passport application or processing of other documentation.