34% Increase in Tourist Arrivals Compared to 2019
Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry continues to show impressive growth, with a 34% increase in arrivals compared to the previous record year in 2019.
In 2019, total tourism arrivals amounted to 21,175; as of 2024, arrivals have reached 25,600.
Additionally, passenger arrivals by air and sea in 2019 totaled 35,047, while in 2024, they increased to 47,108.
This significant growth reflects the ongoing appeal of Antigua and Barbuda as a top tourism destination.
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