UPP Has Delivered in Tourism

Under the UPP administration, tourism is heading for a bright future, even within the context of the current global economic environment.

UPP will continue to defend all sectors of the economy and ensure beneficial rewards to all stakeholders. Check the progress for yourself!

Increased Visitor Arrivals

• 2004 – 768,209
• 2007 – 934,574
• Record cruise ship arrivals - 384
• 672,788 passengers in 2007
• Increased airlift by American and Delta Airlines

Encouraging Local Hotels
More than 61 local Antiguans received assistance in the construction of small hotels, inns and guest houses

Record Investment in the Tourism Industry

• 13 MAJOR PROJECTS APPROVED
• 942 rooms, 1,449 Jobs, $1.2 billion in investment

Aggressive Destination Marketing
Antigua was the backdrop for the premiere of the ninth series of America’s Next Top Model and featured on CBS Good Morning America

Since the renaming of Mount Obama, antigua-barbuda.org has received over 2 million hits!

Destination Rebranded in 2006

“The beach is just the beginning”

10 Travel Industry Awards including:

• “Best Hotel”
• “Top 20 Destinations Worldwide”
• “Best Wedding Island Awards”
• “Best Sailing and Yachting Island”

“Romantic Rhythms” Music Festival launched in an effort to position Antigua and Barbuda as the “Events Capital of the Eastern Caribbean.”

Setting up Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority

Restructuring of the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Institute for Enhanced Education Opportunities

Re-engineering of the Tourism Cadet Corp to target school children