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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Launches Global Summer Campaign
Photo Caption: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority yesterday launched its global summer advertising campaign. The ‘AND’ theme highlights the luxury and authenticity of this twin island nation (Photo Courtesy: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority)
ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (June 28, 2022) – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority yesterday launched its global summer advertising campaign which highlights the luxury and authenticity of the destination. The twin island nation is looking to capture consumer hearts and minds in what is predicted to be a competitive market as consumer become more discerning and value conscious with their vacation spending.
Each facet of the campaign images focuses on the word ‘AND’ to highlight the breadth and depth of the authentic travel experiences available on Antigua and Barbuda, as well as reinforce and reflect the strength of the product offering as a two-island nation.
Commenting on the campaign, Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda says, “It was vital for us to launch a campaign for the summer which communicates our unique offering as a holiday experience and so we are delighted that this is reflected in the look and feel of our new digital and social advertising imagery.
It has all been carefully curated so that the consumer can be in no doubt that Antigua and Barbuda offers the perfect combination of luxury and value – experiences which create priceless memories within a relaxing and authentic environment.”
Every digital and social media asset of the campaign is set around four main image themes designed to illustrate the range of experiences available on Antigua and Barbuda. They are: ‘Enjoy Carnival’, ‘Stunning Islands’, ‘Gorgeous Beaches’ and ‘Gourmet Seafood’. CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority added “The campaign shows how much Antigua and Barbuda has to offer as a destination in a totally ownable and memorable way. The answer was in the name – and the logo. The ‘AND’ provides us with a vehicle to showcase the islands’ many sides – and say ‘why compromise when you can have everything?” The campaign will be delivering millions of digital impressions, across the various source markets and is designed to reflect all that Antigua and Barbuda has to offer in a distinctive and memorable way. The modern traveler is looking for luxury as well as authenticity and luckily on Antigua and Barbuda, they don’t have to make a choice as they can have it all!
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ABOUT THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is a statutory body dedicated to realizing the tourism potential of Antigua & Barbuda by promoting the twin island state as a unique, quality tourist destination with the overall objective of increasing visitor arrivals thereby providing sustainable economic growth. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is headquartered in St. John’s Antigua, where regional marketing is directed. The Authority has three offices overseas in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada.
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere. Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com or follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/antiguabarbuda ; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntiguaBarbuda/ ; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AntiguaandBarbuda/
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With a focus on sustainable economic growth, the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority promotes the twin island state as a unique, quality destination. The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua offers a rich history and an inspirational topography that affords opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, a 15-minute plane ride away and home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere, is the ultimate wellness getaway. The twin-islands offer visitors ideal temperatures year-round, vibrant culture, a variety of fitness excursions, award-winning resorts, traditional cuisine with a focus on local ingredients, plus 365 pink and white-sand beaches.
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- ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
THE ISLANDS Location : Eastern Caribbean Islands.
At the north of the Leeward Islands, is composed of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda (40 km/25 miles north of Antigua) and Redonda (uninhabited, 40 km/25 miles south west of Antigua). Area: Antigua 280 sq km (110 sq miles); Barbuda 160 sq km (60 sq miles); Redonda 1.6 sq km (0.6 sq miles) Capital: St. John’s
Capital: St. John’s (Antigua), Codrington (Barbuda)
Area: 280 km2 (Antigua), 160km2 (Barbuda)
Climate: Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation. Average temperature is 24 degrees Celsius or 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time Zone: GMT -4
Official Language: English
C urrency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Population: 97,120
Literacy Rate: 90 %
Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean, European and Middle Eastern descent.
Religion: Christianity, mostly Anglican, is the religion of the vast majority. However, there are also Roman Catholics, Methodists, Lutherans, Moravians, Pentecostals, Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists and members of the Salvation Army.
Health: The country has a general hospital, a private clinic, 7 health centers and 17 associated clinics.
Social welfare: Free healthcare and various pension benefits are provided under state welfare schemes. Care for the age is provided at the Fiennes Institute.
Education: Education is compulsory between 5 and 16 (primary 5-10; secondary 11-16). There are 57 primary schools and 23 secondary schools. The State College offers technical and teacher training. In 2019, the University of the West Indies opened its fifth campus overall (and fourth physical campus) in Five Islands. The island of Antigua currently has three medical schools:
- The American University of Antigua (AUA)
- The University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA)
- The Metropolitan University College of Medicine.
Additional training options outside of university are offered at the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Information Technology (ABIIT) and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI).
VISITING ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Antigua and Barbuda has a wide variety of accommodations, from luxury resorts to smaller, more intimate hotels. The country will be sure to delight you with its sparkling shoreline, rich cultural events, 365 gorgeous beaches and our Caribbean hospitality. Further information can be obtained from the website of the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority – http://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
VISA Visitors from many nations do not require visas to enter Antigua and Barbuda. This is to facilitate the tourism industry. However, for investors who do need a visa, please contact one of the Embassies or Consulates of Antigua and Barbuda.
Exchange Rate:
EC$2.70 = US$1.00 (fixed exchange rate)
Electricity: 220/110 volts AC, 60 Hz; American style 2 pin plugs
Telephone Code: Country Code (268) plus the local 7-digit number
Driving and local transport: Minibuses are reliable, frequent and cheap; taxi and care hire are available. Vehicles keep to the left. An international driving permit is recommended. A foreign license can be used to obtain a temporary visitor’s permit. Small boats can usually be hired and seats on excursions are booked from hotels.
Office hours: Commercial companies 0800-1200, 1300-1600 Monday to Friday. Government offices: 0800-16.30 Monday to Thursday, 0800-1500 Friday.
Social Conventions: For men, a lightweight or shirt-jack suit, a long or short sleeved shirt and tie are suitable for most business visits. Women tend to dress in tailored casual clothes for business. Handshaking is customary.
THE ECONOMY Unit of Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), common currency of members of the OECS. The central monetary authority is the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB; headquarters in St. Kitts). Free import and export of local and foreign currencies, subject to declaration.
GNP: Antigua and Barbuda is classified as a middle income country, with GNP per capita at US$8,990 in 2000. Total GNP in 2000 was US$625m. In 2000 GDP was estimated at US$606m.
Annual Growth Rate: GDP Growth Rate approx. 2%
Unemployment Rate: 11%
Inflation: has fluctuated from 7.7% in 1990, 1.3% in 1992, 3.5% in 1994 to an estimated 1.6% in 1999. Last reviewed in 2020 and is at 2.5%
Taxation: The bulk of government revenue comes from indirect taxation. Direct taxes are levied on corporate profits. A wide range of industries qualify for tax concessions. Tax holidays are available for qualifying businesses.
Revenue: Personal Income tax was reintroduced in April 2005
Investment: A capital market with growing offshore banking and financial services attracts foreign investment. Currently, in addition to the ECCB, there are a Commercial Bank, a Development Bank, an Investment Bank, six other banks and several insurance companies.
GOVERNMENT Political Status/Stability: Stable and democratic government
Head of State: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams
Head of Government: The Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne
Constitution: National Constitution following independence from Britain in 1981
Independence: 1 November 1981 (from UK)
Main Industries: Tourism, Financial Services
Banking, Finance & Professional Services: Antigua and Barbuda is home to a variety of international and domestic banks offering full commercial and private banking services.
International financial services include among others banking, insurance, trust operations and offshore company registration. International financial institutions and companies are regulated domestically by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC).
Domestic banks are regulated by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank based in the neighbouring island of St. Kitts. This institution acts as central bank for the eight islands that comprise the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. These states share a single currency the Eastern Caribbean Dollar.
Banks include Canadian and British banks, and several regional and indigenous banks.
Antigua and Barbuda has a wide range of professional services; law, finance, accountancy, engineering and many other technical fields.
Legal System: Legal system based on the British legal system. The Supreme Court consists of a High Court and a Court of Appeals with the ultimate right of appeal being to the Privy Council in England.
Government: Government is by parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature. It consists of the Lower House of Representatives and a Senate (or the Upper House), both of which have seventeen members. All seventeen members of the senate are selected by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and the Barbuda Council. Elections are held not later than every five years.
Last Election: 18th January 2023
COMMUNICATIONS Media: Daily electronic newspapers – The Antigua Observer, Antigua News Room and Xpress Antigua published in English. Radio and television services are provided by Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS). Other radio stations are Observer Radio, Caribbean Radio Lighthouse (Baptist Mission), Liberty Radio ZDK, Pointe FM, Hitz FM, Vibz FM (commercial) etc. Cable TV providers are CTV, FLOW (cable channels) and Entertainment Systems (US cable channels).
Post: A full postal service is available at the post office in St. John’s
Road: There are 384km of main roads and 780km of secondary roads.
Sea: Cruise ship port at Heritage Quay has two recently constructed piers in the capital of St. John’s Harbour, accommodating at the same time 4 of the largest and most modern cruise liners, are expected to receive approximately 500,000 cruise passengers this year. Cruise passenger arrivals is expected to increase to approximately one million passengers over the next three years.
St. John’s; Commercial port at Deep Water Harbour has modern and efficient port and container handling facilities, provides regular sea freight services to and from all parts of the world
St. John’s; Yachting port at Nelson’s Dockyard and Falmouth Harbour in the English Harbour area.
Deep Water Harbour, Jolly Harbour and English Harbour now uses the eSeaClear system which allows vessels submit important documents of declaration online. They are received by the immigration, customs and port officials prior to arrival that helps to facilitate a smooth and timely process.
Air: The country is served by several international airlines and charter flights. VC Bird International airport is 10 km (6 miles) north east of St. John’s. International services are offered by British Airways, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, Westjet, Condor, Alitalia, LIAT and Caribbean Airlines. There are direct flights from Atlanta, Newark, New York JFK, Charlotte, Toronto, Montreal, London, Frankfurt and Milan. Within the Caribbean services are offer by Seaborne Airlines from San Juan, Puerto Rico, interCaribbean Airlines from Santo Domingo along with PAWA Dominicana. Antigua and Barbuda is joint owner of the regional airline LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport Services), which flies (cargo, scheduled passenger flights and charter flights) to 26 Caribbean destinations. SVG Air also flies to Barbuda and Montserrat. Barbuda has a small airstrip.
UTILITIES Antigua and Barbuda has excellent physical infrastructure with reliable water and power supply and modern internal and external telecommunications facilities
Electricity: Electrical power is available at both 220 and 110 voltages at 60 hertz and supplied from single grids on both islands using diesel turbines.
Water: Desalination plants and purpose built reservoirs provide water.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
There is a modern digital telephone system that links Antigua and Barbuda to the rest of the world via satellite as well as efficient mobile telephone services.
There are three main entities that provide telecommunication services in Antigua and Barbuda. The APUA, a state owned entity, provides local telephone services. Flow supplies international/long distance services. Wireless communications are provided by three different companies (APUA, Flow, and Digicel) with good interconnectivity. They all operate in direct competition and provide different packages to suit their consumers’ needs.
Internet connections are provided by three competing internet service providers, FLOW, ACT On-line and APUA Inet. All three firms offer a variety of internet options . Digicel and FLOW currently offer 4G LTE internet connections for cell phone users.
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Sun Sea Safe: Antigua and Barbuda is Open
Dreaming of Sun, Sea and Space? In Antigua and Barbuda, you’ll find all three in abundance. The tropical twin island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda, renowned for its 365 beaches secluded harbours, boutique properties, private villas, one-of-a-kind attractions, and diverse culinary scene is the perfect place to escape, broaden your horizons and enjoy all the space you need.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable vacation while in Antigua and Barbuda. So whether you are at one of our many diverse range of accommodations, enjoying our restaurants or exciting excursions, safety measures have been put in place to guarantee a clean and pristine environment while travelling around.
Here is the full list of Antigua and Barbuda’s certified accommodations and just some of the many certified tours and restaurants that are open and ready to welcome you.
Certified Tourism Accommodation
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CERTIFIED TOURISM ACCOMMODATION
All Tourism Accommodations operating in Antigua and Barbuda must be inspected by the Ministry of Tourism’s Quality Assurance Unit to ensure they adhere to the Covid-19 protocols before re-opening. Property owners are also advised to contact the Quality Assurance Unit to have their property inspected and certified by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 1-268-468-4003 and speaking to Ms Weatherill. Visitors travelling to Antigua and Barbuda and requiring tourism accommodation, are advised to book with certified properties only.
Please note, that inspections are ongoing, so should your preferred place of accommodation not be featured on this listing, please check with the property for an update on their certification process.
List of Certified Tourism Accommodation (updated as of October 2023)
Ministry of Tourism Quality Assurance Unit
CERTIFIED ACCOMMODATION IN BARBUDA
All Tourism Accommodations operating in Antigua and Barbuda are required to be inspected by the Ministry of Tourism’s Quality Assurance Unit to ensure they are adhering to the Covid-19 protocols prior to re-opening. Visitors travelling to Antigua and Barbuda and requiring tourism accommodation, are advised to book with certified properties only.
Please note, inspections are still ongoing, so should your preferred place of accommodation not be featured on this listing, please check with the property for an update on their certification process.
Properties Checked & Certified as of 3rd November 2020 Ministry of Tourism Quality Assurance Unit
Barbuda Accommodation
Barbuda Belle Barbuda Cottages Barbuda Ocean Club
CERTIFIED RESTAURANTS:
Alligators Bar and Restaurant
Ana’s on the Beach
Bar-B’s Café
Bay House Restaurant and Bar
Bella Vita Italian Restaurant
Boom at Gunpowder House
Colibri Antigua
C&C Wine House
Cutie’s Bar and Restaurant
Cloggy’s Café
Garden Grill
Geo’s
Jacqui-O’s
La Brasserie
Putter Bar and Grill
Sheer Rocks
Ticcho Italian Food and Wine
CERTIFIED TOURS:
Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tours
Adventure Antigua
Sugar Island Tours
Antigua Nature Tours
Antigua VIP Tours
Antigua Premier Tours
Stingray City Antigua
CalvinAir Helicopters
Contours Antigua
Sea Cat Discoveries
Eat n’ Lime Food Tours
Tropical Adventures
Wadadli Cats
268 Buggies
Rendezvous Company
Voyages Antigua
Happy Heights
Sky View Drone
Antigua Reef Riders
Pacific Marlin and Fishing Tours
Catch the Cat
Mystic Amara Fishing
Shelly Jay’s Jeep Tour
Creole Tours Antigua
Pelican Safari Tours
South Coast Horizon
Coco Vibes Tours
Overdraft Fishing Tours
Adventurous Hikes Tours
Sky View Drone Tours
Indigo Divers Antigua
Scooter Snorkeling
Wallings Nature Reserve
Antigua Scuba School
Beats Working
Cruise and Chill Sailing
Red Red Wine
Tradewinds Catamaran
Treasure Island Cruise
Yachts/Catamarans Accommodation Inspected and Certified November 2020
Antigua Charter Services LTD Dream Yacht Charter Second Star Sailing Ltd Tradewinds Catamaran
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- ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
THE ISLANDS Location : Eastern Caribbean Islands.
At the north of the Leeward Islands, is composed of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda (40 km/25 miles north of Antigua) and Redonda (uninhabited, 40 km/25 miles south west of Antigua). Area: Antigua 280 sq km (110 sq miles); Barbuda 160 sq km (60 sq miles); Redonda 1.6 sq km (0.6 sq miles) Capital: St. John’s
Capital: St. John’s (Antigua), Codrington (Barbuda)
Area: 280 km2 (Antigua), 160km2 (Barbuda)
Climate: Tropical marine; little seasonal temperature variation. Average temperature is 24 degrees Celsius or 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time Zone: GMT -4
Official Language: English
C urrency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Population: 97,120
Literacy Rate: 90 %
Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean, European and Middle Eastern descent.
Religion: Christianity, mostly Anglican, is the religion of the vast majority. However, there are also Roman Catholics, Methodists, Lutherans, Moravians, Pentecostals, Baptists, Seventh Day Adventists and members of the Salvation Army.
Health: The country has a general hospital, a private clinic, 7 health centers and 17 associated clinics.
Social welfare: Free healthcare and various pension benefits are provided under state welfare schemes. Care for the age is provided at the Fiennes Institute.
Education: Education is compulsory between 5 and 16 (primary 5-10; secondary 11-16). There are 57 primary schools and 23 secondary schools. The State College offers technical and teacher training. In 2019, the University of the West Indies opened its fifth campus overall (and fourth physical campus) in Five Islands. The island of Antigua currently has three medical schools:
- The American University of Antigua (AUA)
- The University of Health Sciences Antigua (UHSA)
- The Metropolitan University College of Medicine.
Additional training options outside of university are offered at the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Information Technology (ABIIT) and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI).
VISITING ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Antigua and Barbuda has a wide variety of accommodations, from luxury resorts to smaller, more intimate hotels. The country will be sure to delight you with its sparkling shoreline, rich cultural events, 365 gorgeous beaches and our Caribbean hospitality. Further information can be obtained from the website of the Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority – http://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
VISA Visitors from many nations do not require visas to enter Antigua and Barbuda. This is to facilitate the tourism industry. However, for investors who do need a visa, please contact one of the Embassies or Consulates of Antigua and Barbuda.
Exchange Rate:
EC$2.70 = US$1.00 (fixed exchange rate)
Electricity: 220/110 volts AC, 60 Hz; American style 2 pin plugs
Telephone Code: Country Code (268) plus the local 7-digit number
Driving and local transport: Minibuses are reliable, frequent and cheap; taxi and care hire are available. Vehicles keep to the left. An international driving permit is recommended. A foreign license can be used to obtain a temporary visitor’s permit. Small boats can usually be hired and seats on excursions are booked from hotels.
Office hours: Commercial companies 0800-1200, 1300-1600 Monday to Friday. Government offices: 0800-16.30 Monday to Thursday, 0800-1500 Friday.
Social Conventions: For men, a lightweight or shirt-jack suit, a long or short sleeved shirt and tie are suitable for most business visits. Women tend to dress in tailored casual clothes for business. Handshaking is customary.
THE ECONOMY Unit of Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), common currency of members of the OECS. The central monetary authority is the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB; headquarters in St. Kitts). Free import and export of local and foreign currencies, subject to declaration.
GNP: Antigua and Barbuda is classified as a middle income country, with GNP per capita at US$8,990 in 2000. Total GNP in 2000 was US$625m. In 2000 GDP was estimated at US$606m.
Annual Growth Rate: GDP Growth Rate approx. 2%
Unemployment Rate: 11%
Inflation: has fluctuated from 7.7% in 1990, 1.3% in 1992, 3.5% in 1994 to an estimated 1.6% in 1999. Last reviewed in 2020 and is at 2.5%
Taxation: The bulk of government revenue comes from indirect taxation. Direct taxes are levied on corporate profits. A wide range of industries qualify for tax concessions. Tax holidays are available for qualifying businesses.
Revenue: Personal Income tax was reintroduced in April 2005
Investment: A capital market with growing offshore banking and financial services attracts foreign investment. Currently, in addition to the ECCB, there are a Commercial Bank, a Development Bank, an Investment Bank, six other banks and several insurance companies.
GOVERNMENT Political Status/Stability: Stable and democratic government
Head of State: H.M. Queen Elizabeth II, represented by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams
Head of Government: The Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston Browne
Constitution: National Constitution following independence from Britain in 1981
Independence: 1 November 1981 (from UK)
Main Industries: Tourism, Financial Services
Banking, Finance & Professional Services: Antigua and Barbuda is home to a variety of international and domestic banks offering full commercial and private banking services.
International financial services include among others banking, insurance, trust operations and offshore company registration. International financial institutions and companies are regulated domestically by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC).
Domestic banks are regulated by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank based in the neighbouring island of St. Kitts. This institution acts as central bank for the eight islands that comprise the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. These states share a single currency the Eastern Caribbean Dollar.
Banks include Canadian and British banks, and several regional and indigenous banks.
Antigua and Barbuda has a wide range of professional services; law, finance, accountancy, engineering and many other technical fields.
Legal System: Legal system based on the British legal system. The Supreme Court consists of a High Court and a Court of Appeals with the ultimate right of appeal being to the Privy Council in England.
Government: Government is by parliamentary democracy with a bicameral legislature. It consists of the Lower House of Representatives and a Senate (or the Upper House), both of which have seventeen members. All seventeen members of the senate are selected by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition and the Barbuda Council. Elections are held not later than every five years.
Last Election: 18th January 2023
COMMUNICATIONS Media: Daily electronic newspapers – The Antigua Observer, Antigua News Room and Xpress Antigua published in English. Radio and television services are provided by Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS). Other radio stations are Observer Radio, Caribbean Radio Lighthouse (Baptist Mission), Liberty Radio ZDK, Pointe FM, Hitz FM, Vibz FM (commercial) etc. Cable TV providers are CTV, FLOW (cable channels) and Entertainment Systems (US cable channels).
Post: A full postal service is available at the post office in St. John’s
Road: There are 384km of main roads and 780km of secondary roads.
Sea: Cruise ship port at Heritage Quay has two recently constructed piers in the capital of St. John’s Harbour, accommodating at the same time 4 of the largest and most modern cruise liners, are expected to receive approximately 500,000 cruise passengers this year. Cruise passenger arrivals is expected to increase to approximately one million passengers over the next three years.
St. John’s; Commercial port at Deep Water Harbour has modern and efficient port and container handling facilities, provides regular sea freight services to and from all parts of the world
St. John’s; Yachting port at Nelson’s Dockyard and Falmouth Harbour in the English Harbour area.
Deep Water Harbour, Jolly Harbour and English Harbour now uses the eSeaClear system which allows vessels submit important documents of declaration online. They are received by the immigration, customs and port officials prior to arrival that helps to facilitate a smooth and timely process.
Air: The country is served by several international airlines and charter flights. VC Bird International airport is 10 km (6 miles) north east of St. John’s. International services are offered by British Airways, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines, Westjet, Condor, Alitalia, LIAT and Caribbean Airlines. There are direct flights from Atlanta, Newark, New York JFK, Charlotte, Toronto, Montreal, London, Frankfurt and Milan. Within the Caribbean services are offer by Seaborne Airlines from San Juan, Puerto Rico, interCaribbean Airlines from Santo Domingo along with PAWA Dominicana. Antigua and Barbuda is joint owner of the regional airline LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport Services), which flies (cargo, scheduled passenger flights and charter flights) to 26 Caribbean destinations. SVG Air also flies to Barbuda and Montserrat. Barbuda has a small airstrip.
UTILITIES Antigua and Barbuda has excellent physical infrastructure with reliable water and power supply and modern internal and external telecommunications facilities
Electricity: Electrical power is available at both 220 and 110 voltages at 60 hertz and supplied from single grids on both islands using diesel turbines.
Water: Desalination plants and purpose built reservoirs provide water.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
There is a modern digital telephone system that links Antigua and Barbuda to the rest of the world via satellite as well as efficient mobile telephone services.
There are three main entities that provide telecommunication services in Antigua and Barbuda. The APUA, a state owned entity, provides local telephone services. Flow supplies international/long distance services. Wireless communications are provided by three different companies (APUA, Flow, and Digicel) with good interconnectivity. They all operate in direct competition and provide different packages to suit their consumers’ needs.
Internet connections are provided by three competing internet service providers, FLOW, ACT On-line and APUA Inet. All three firms offer a variety of internet options . Digicel and FLOW currently offer 4G LTE internet connections for cell phone users.
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The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) plays an essential role in the marketing of the twin-island nation. The Tourism Authority is responsible for the marketing and promotion of the Caribbean destination, as well as the advancement and development of additional air and sea lift to drive the tourism industry of Antigua and Barbuda.
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Sun Sea Safe: Antigua and Barbuda is Open
Dreaming of Sun, Sea and Space? In Antigua and Barbuda, you’ll find all three in abundance. The tropical twin island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda, renowned for its 365 beaches secluded harbours, boutique properties, private villas, one-of-a-kind attractions, and diverse culinary scene is the perfect place to escape, broaden your horizons and enjoy all the space you need.
Our aim is to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable vacation while in Antigua and Barbuda. So whether you are at one of our many diverse range of accommodations, enjoying our restaurants or exciting excursions, safety measures have been put in place to guarantee a clean and pristine environment while travelling around.
Here is the full list of Antigua and Barbuda’s certified accommodations and just some of the many certified tours and restaurants that are open and ready to welcome you.
Certified Tourism Accommodation
Certified barbuda accommodation, restaurants, yachts/catamarans accommodation, certified services.
CERTIFIED TOURISM ACCOMMODATION
All Tourism Accommodations operating in Antigua and Barbuda must be inspected by the Ministry of Tourism’s Quality Assurance Unit to ensure they adhere to the Covid-19 protocols before re-opening. Property owners are also advised to contact the Quality Assurance Unit to have their property inspected and certified by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 1-268-468-4003 and speaking to Ms Weatherill. Visitors travelling to Antigua and Barbuda and requiring tourism accommodation, are advised to book with certified properties only.
Please note, that inspections are ongoing, so should your preferred place of accommodation not be featured on this listing, please check with the property for an update on their certification process.
List of Certified Tourism Accommodation (updated as of October 2023)
Ministry of Tourism Quality Assurance Unit
CERTIFIED ACCOMMODATION IN BARBUDA
All Tourism Accommodations operating in Antigua and Barbuda are required to be inspected by the Ministry of Tourism’s Quality Assurance Unit to ensure they are adhering to the Covid-19 protocols prior to re-opening. Visitors travelling to Antigua and Barbuda and requiring tourism accommodation, are advised to book with certified properties only.
Please note, inspections are still ongoing, so should your preferred place of accommodation not be featured on this listing, please check with the property for an update on their certification process.
Properties Checked & Certified as of 3rd November 2020 Ministry of Tourism Quality Assurance Unit
Barbuda Accommodation
Barbuda Belle Barbuda Cottages Barbuda Ocean Club
CERTIFIED RESTAURANTS:
Alligators Bar and Restaurant
Ana’s on the Beach
Bar-B’s Café
Bay House Restaurant and Bar
Bella Vita Italian Restaurant
Boom at Gunpowder House
Colibri Antigua
C&C Wine House
Cutie’s Bar and Restaurant
Cloggy’s Café
Garden Grill
Geo’s
Jacqui-O’s
La Brasserie
Putter Bar and Grill
Sheer Rocks
Ticcho Italian Food and Wine
CERTIFIED TOURS:
Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tours
Adventure Antigua
Sugar Island Tours
Antigua Nature Tours
Antigua VIP Tours
Antigua Premier Tours
Stingray City Antigua
CalvinAir Helicopters
Contours Antigua
Sea Cat Discoveries
Eat n’ Lime Food Tours
Tropical Adventures
Wadadli Cats
268 Buggies
Rendezvous Company
Voyages Antigua
Happy Heights
Sky View Drone
Antigua Reef Riders
Pacific Marlin and Fishing Tours
Catch the Cat
Mystic Amara Fishing
Shelly Jay’s Jeep Tour
Creole Tours Antigua
Pelican Safari Tours
South Coast Horizon
Coco Vibes Tours
Overdraft Fishing Tours
Adventurous Hikes Tours
Sky View Drone Tours
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Scooter Snorkeling
Wallings Nature Reserve
Antigua Scuba School
Beats Working
Cruise and Chill Sailing
Red Red Wine
Tradewinds Catamaran
Treasure Island Cruise
Yachts/Catamarans Accommodation Inspected and Certified November 2020
Antigua Charter Services LTD Dream Yacht Charter Second Star Sailing Ltd Tradewinds Catamaran
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Indigo Event Services
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The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is a statutory body dedicated to realizing the tourism potential of Antigua & Barbuda by promoting the twin island state as a unique, quality tourist destination with the overall objective of increasing visitor arrivals thereby providing sustainable economic growth. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism ...
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St. John's, Antigua (September 20, 2022) - The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is celebrating with thirty-seven-year-old, world traveller Romaine Welds, who on his September 18th arrival into Antigua and Barbuda at the V.C. Bird International Airport, has completed his quest to visit all 195 countries in the world.
Showcase Antigua Barbuda 2024. June 24th - 26th 2024. The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association in collaboration with the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority presents Showcase Antigua Barbuda 2024, Save the Dates - June 24th - 26th! This event provides one full day of pre-scheduled appointment sessions and activities where Wholesalers and Tour Operators from around the world ...
This training platform is designed to take you on a journey through the inner paths of Antigua and Barbuda. We at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority appreciate you taking this opportunity to learn intricate selling points of our beautiful twin islands, to create memorable trips for your clients. Visit for the 1st time Register.
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ST. JOHN'S, ANTIGUA (June 28, 2022) - The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority yesterday launched its global summer advertising campaign which highlights the luxury and authenticity of the destination. The twin island nation is looking to capture consumer hearts and minds in what is predicted to be a competitive market as consumer become ...
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With a focus on sustainable economic growth, the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority promotes the twin island state as a unique, quality destination. The largest of the Leeward Islands, Antigua offers a rich history and an inspirational topography that affords opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities. Barbuda, Antigua's smaller sister island, a 15-minute plane ride away and home […]
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GNP: Antigua and Barbuda is classified as a middle income country, with GNP per capita at US$8,990 in 2000. Total GNP in 2000 was US$625m. In 2000 GDP was estimated at US$606m. Annual Growth Rate: GDP Growth Rate approx. 2%. Unemployment Rate: 11%.
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Property owners are also advised to contact the Quality Assurance Unit to have their property inspected and certified by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 1-268-468-4003 and speaking to Ms Weatherill. Visitors travelling to Antigua and Barbuda and requiring tourism accommodation, are advised to book with certified ...
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