LISTEN: PM Browne Outlines Ambitious New Direction for Tourism Sector

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Government officials say major developments are ahead for Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism industry, with a renewed focus on sports tourism and conference tourism as part of a broader effort to diversify the sector.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking over the weekend, emphasized that while tourism remains the nation’s economic backbone, the long-term goal is to expand into new, high-value niches that can generate year-round activity and reduce dependence on traditional leisure travel.

LISTEN: PM Browne Outlines Ambitious New Direction for Tourism Sector
Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Pointe FM (screenshot)

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Comments (8)

  • Informed citizen November 23, 2025, 7:31 PM

    The tourism sector definitely needs fresh ideas.
    Reply
  • Ruthina November 23, 2025, 8:20 PM

    Conference tourism yields higher spending per visitor. These are professionals who use taxis, dine out, book multiple rooms, and often extend their stay
    Reply
  • Dark Chocolate November 23, 2025, 8:45 PM

    If the government is serious, private sector partners will step up. There’s money to be made.
    Reply
  • Tia November 24, 2025, 6:28 AM

    Barbuda is not for sale
    Reply
  • Sports tourism is a smart move. When big tournaments or training camps come in, hotels, taxis, vendors everybody benefits November 24, 2025, 8:44 AM

    Sports tourism is a smart move. When big tournaments or training camps come in, hotels, taxis, vendors everybody benefits
    Reply
  • Lena November 24, 2025, 10:42 AM

    Diversifying is essential. Antigua can’t rely on the same beach-and-sun model forever. The competition is too strong in the region.
    Reply
  • Mia November 24, 2025, 12:54 PM

    Conference tourism could be a game changer. It brings in professionals, corporate groups, and government delegations during off-season months. That’s steady income.
    Reply
  • Tromos November 24, 2025, 7:07 PM

    Sports tourism works well in places with stadiums, gyms, and training facilities. We need to upgrade what we have if we want to compete seriously.
    Reply

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