The Government is forecasting Antigua and Barbuda’s biggest tourism season in history, with nearly 1.45 million visitors expected.
According to the Throne Speech, delivered by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, 450,000 overnight visitors are projected, and nearly 1 million cruise passengers are anticipated.
Government highlighted increasing investments in luxury tourism—including Rosewood, Nobu, Marriott at Yeptons, and the Nikki Beach development—as well as the planned rehabilitation of Jolly Beach.
The Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez was praised for “strategic thinking,” with the Government asserting that tourism’s success continues to drive national prosperity.
1.45 million visitors is impressive! Let’s hope our tourism infrastructure is ready to handle the influx without compromising quality of service.
f this season is that big, we hope staff shortages are addressed. Workers are stretched already
Tourism might grow, but will workers’ wages and living conditions grow too.
It’s easy to quote big figures during a Throne Speech, but we’ve seen optimistic predictions before
We are literally making waves in the tourism sector. Keep pushing
Comment *Tourism is our bread and butter, so growth like this can mean more jobs, stronger businesses, and better opportunitie
A record season means restaurants, taxis, tour operators, and vendors can all benefit if the revenue is shared across sectors
Tourism booming is good, but what about infrastructure? Roads, water, and beaches need to match this growth
We can’t focus only on five-star hotels while local communities struggle with basic issues