Travel and Tourism

Sailing Week art competition now open to students

The opportunity exists for students between the ages of five and 17 to

Spring Break Antigua is Launched

Cynthia Laviscount said she knows that her company’s “Spring Break Antigua” initiative is destined to bring benefits to Antigua and Barbuda. The Managing Director of Viscount Enterprises, Ltd. and Chief Coordinator of “Spring Break Antigua” said a number of individuals on the island would be employed throughout the duration of the festive Easter event. According to Laviscount, companies in the food and beverage industry and local entertainers will be among the beneficiaries of the venture. She also pointed to the potential revenue from the hotel and departure taxes.

Pamper the Mom in your life with a relaxing Escape to Antigua

Antigua, West Indies -- Moms spend much of their time looking after everyone else – be it their husbands, parents, kids, grandkids or even pets -- and leave very little time to take care of themselves. Give the Mom in your life the rare chance to focus on herself with a relaxing, seven-day Caribbean getaway to The Inn at English Harbour on Antigua.

Watch world cup matches on a big screen or indulge in a big preen

Jolly Beach Resort & Spa has a winning game plan to ensure all guests enjoy World Cup 2010: the boys watch the live matches on giant screens, while WAGs indulge in other passions, such as preening in the resort’s spa or VIP shopping trips to the stylish boutiques of St John.

Tourism Ministry welcomes AA self-service check-in kiosks

The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism has said that although not a new innovation to the global airline industry, the introduction of some four self-service check-in kiosks to the American Airlines check-in facility at the VC Bird International Airport is definitely a newly welcomed feature to the aviation and tourism industry of the country.

Antigua and Barbuda creates buzz at travel show

Representatives of the Antigua and Barbuda US tourism team, joined over 300 exhibitors to promote the destination at the annual New York Times Travel Show which was held at the Jacob Javitz Convention Centre on 26-28 Feb.
The country’s tourism product was rolled out with flair, showcasing accommodations, land, cruise, yachting and adventure attractions. The US team also incorporated a sampling of authentic food, rum, culture and music of the twin island destination.