antigua
News

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism is Surging

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - May 29, 2016 - 11:50 am

By Alexander Britell

Tourism is booming in Antigua and Barbuda, with travel demand continuing to surge, according to new data from Expedia Group.

The company’s latest report showed a 35 percent increase in travel demand to Antigua and Barbuda across all Expedia sites last year.

Package bookings also increased by 30 percent last year, according to the company.

antigua2

The fastest-growing destination in Antigua was Jolly Harbour, which showed a 60 percent increase in demand, followed by eastern Antigua, with 30 percent, and the capital, St John’s, at 10 percent.

The United States remains the key feeder market for Antigua and Barbuda, with reported growth of nearly 40 percent last year, followed by the United Kingdom and Canada, which grew by 50 percent and 15 percent, respectively

The growth correlates with the destination’s visitor arrival numbers in 2016, which are among the highest in the Caribbean region.

Indeed, visitor arrivals to the destination grew by 13.5 percent in the first quarter, buoyed by increased marketing efforts and last year’s launch of JetBlue flights between New York City and Antigua.

Popular Posts antigua long bay

25 Perfect Caribbean Beaches to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

There’s nothing like a Caribbean beach in summer. The crowds thin out, the winds relax, and the islands start breathing in a different way. The beaches you thought you knew feel new again— stretches of sand once packed with winter […]


Royal Caribbean’s New Cruise Ship Has a Rooftop Bar, a Waterpark and the Largest Pool at Sea

star of the seas

You step into a glass dome floating high above the ocean. To your right, divers plunge from platforms. Above, aerialists twist through light. Somewhere behind you, a DJ is spinning beside a suspended infinity pool. This isn’t a dream — […]


The 15 Best Hotels in Trinidad and Tobago, From Hidden Eco-Retreats to Luxury Towers

trinidad and tobago hotels where to stay

From Port of Spain to Tobago’s quiet coasts, these are the places to check in now No two Caribbean islands are quite like Trinidad and Tobago—and no two hotels here feel the same. This is a destination of contrast: Carnival […]


Related Posts st kitts island

St Kitts Travel Is Now Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Levels

Hiking Mount Liamuiga. Riding the Scenic Railway. Exploring the rainforest. Savoring farm-to-table freshness. St Kitts is lush, vibrant, and dynamic. And it’s leading the island to new tourism highs, Caribbean Journal has learned. St Kitts is seeing strong momentum in […]


Curaçao Is Expanding Its Tourism Workforce as Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing

curacao hospitality training

Curaçao is ramping up efforts to strengthen its tourism sector with a renewed focus on hospitality training. A total of 57 participants recently received certificates after completing the Hospitality Industry Training Program, an intensive course designed to prepare workers for […]


Anguilla’s New Tourism Campaign Is About “Less Screen Time, More Island Time”

anguilla maundays

Anguilla has been making a push as a year-round tourism destination (in large part thanks to hotels like Aurora Anguilla), something that’s been starting tp pay off.  Now, the island is looking to position itself as an escape — and […]