Earlier this week, Minister Fernandez and his esteemed delegation were graced with the honor of a luncheon with Her Royal Highness Princess Haifa bint Mohammed Al Saud, the illustrious Deputy Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Their discussions blossomed around the prospects of enhancing collaboration in the yachting, sailing, and marina industries—fields where the twin isles of Antigua and Barbuda are currently flourishing, drawing significant international intrigue.
Moreover, they delved into the fertile possibilities of partnerships for coral reef restoration initiatives, a shared passion entwined with both environmental stewardship and tourism advancement.
In a gesture that bridged the azure seas, Minister Fernandez bestowed upon Her Royal Highness a handcrafted model sailing vessel, adorned with the vibrant national flag of Antigua and Barbuda. This offering symbolized the nation’s rich maritime heritage and its burgeoning status as a beacon for yachting aficionados.
Her Royal Highness, with grace and warmth, expressed her heartfelt gratitude for this thoughtful token and revealed a keen desire to voyage to Antigua and Barbuda, to further explore the boundless opportunities within the marine tourism sector.
The Antigua and Barbuda delegation is poised to continue its symphony of bilateral and investment discussions throughout the illustrious UN Tourism General Assembly, a grand gathering of over 160 nations, united under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism: Redefining the Future.”
Just as the government is making arrangements to destroy English Harbour.
International collaboration is the way forward, great news for Antigua and Barbuda!
The Saudi’s are and have been great friends to Antigua and Barbuda. Let’s embrace the opportunities
We know we just want their money
Always good to see Antigua and Barbuda looking beyond the region for partnerships.