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From June 1 to June 6, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) joined representatives from dozens of different Caribbean nations at The Westin New York at Occasions Sq. and performed a number one position in showcasing the way forward for Caribbean tourism.
The high-profile delegation from Antigua and Barbuda was led by the Honorable Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Funding. He was joined by:
- Sandra Joseph, Everlasting Secretary, Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism
- Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
- Dean Fenton, Director of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA
- Charmaine Spencer, Director of Tourism, Caribbean and LATAM
- Arah Robins, Advertising and marketing Communications Government, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA
- Andy Liburd, Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Officer, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA
- Annette Aflack, Director of Particular Occasions, Promotion, and Protocol, Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism
“Caribbean Week – and the spirit of cooperation that defines it – has a particular place in our hearts.”
The Honorable Minister Fernandez, talking to members of the media, added, “I feel the enduring enchantment of this occasion speaks to the extent of dedication within the Caribbean, and the way arduous we’re all working collectively to share our choices with North America and the world.”
The delegation made probably the most of their time on the occasion, shining a highlight on the various virtues of Antigua and Barbuda as a vacation spot by way of a strong schedule of speeches, participation within the Ministers’ discussion board, and marquee appearances. The Honorable Minister was joined by Antiguan Chef Claude Lewis, former winner of Meals Community’s Chopped, for a phase on WPIX TV, during which they explored the colourful delicacies of the nation, its lovely seashores, and its eminent accessibility from North America. The Minister of Tourism additionally met with Journey Weekly’s Editor-In-Chief, Arnie Weissman, and Katherine LaGrave, deputy editor from AFAR Journal, offering a vacation spot replace. Moreover, Antigua & Barbuda sponsored English Harbour Rum cocktails at AFAR’s non-public Caribbean Week reception.
CEO Colin C. James – additionally the chairman of the CTO’s occasions committee – formally opened Caribbean Week with considerate remarks and a prayer, thanking attendees and interesting to the shared power between the competing, but collaborating, nations.
“Everybody who’s accustomed to us will perceive why we have a good time – and are eternally grateful for – our area’s resilience,” mentioned James in his tackle. “We’re grateful, too, to be blessed with the pure property that make us such a fascinating vacation spot on this extremely aggressive tourism trade. That competitors retains us on our toes, retains us crafting new methods and delivering even better worth, retains us enhancing the standard and sustainability of our product.”
For the second yr in a row, the ABTA additionally hosted a sold-out Caribbean Girls’s Management Dinner & Awards ceremony on Monday, June 2. This extremely anticipated occasion honours and acknowledges the achievements of the various girls main innovation within the Caribbean tourism trade throughout three distinguished classes: the Director of Tourism Award, the Minister of Tourism Award, and the Secretary-Common’s Distinguished Service Award.
The ABTA additionally participated in Media Market, offering a structured discussion board during which the vacation spot engaged instantly with representatives from commerce, client, and diaspora media sectors. Throughout this occasion, Antigua and Barbuda showcased its distinctive points of interest, wealthy cultural heritage, and ongoing tourism initiatives to key journalists and trade influencers.
The delegation concluded Caribbean Week by bringing the spirit of the Caribbean to Occasions Sq. as a part of the inaugural CTO Caribbean Cultural Showcase. Co-hosted by Arah Robins, Advertising and marketing Communications Government for Antigua and Barbuda, the island’s presentation—that includes skilled cultural dancers, famend Caribbean soca artists, and the towering figures of the Moko Jumbies—captivated each guests and New Yorkers on the Crossroads of the World.
Held yearly in New York, the CTO’s Caribbean Week brings collectively Ministers, CEOs, journey brokers, and different representatives from throughout dozens of islands for what has develop into the premier Caribbean tourism exhibition and networking occasion in North America. This yr’s version of the occasion, beneath the theme “Caribbean Resilience: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism,” educated and entertained attendees with trade management boards, strategic workshops, a media market, synthetic intelligence panels, and sponsored celebrations of Caribbean tradition.
For extra details about Caribbean Week, go to caribbeanweek.oncebaribbean.org.
To be taught extra about Antigua and Barbuda, go to VisitAntiguaBarbuda.com.
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is positioned within the coronary heart of the Caribbean Sea. The dual-island paradise affords guests two uniquely distinct experiences, ideally suited temperatures year-round, a wealthy historical past, vibrant tradition, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering delicacies and 365 gorgeous pink and white-sand seashores – one for daily of the yr. The biggest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua contains 108-square miles with wealthy historical past and spectacular topography that gives a wide range of well-liked sightseeing alternatives. Nelson’s Dockyard, the one remaining instance of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage website, is probably probably the most famend landmark. Antigua’s tourism occasions calendar consists of the Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month, Run in Paradise, prestigious Antigua Crusing Week, Antigua Traditional Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, Antigua and Barbuda Artwork Week and the annual Antigua Carnival; often known as the Caribbean’s Biggest Summer time Competition. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the last word movie star hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is only a 15-minute aircraft journey away. Barbuda is understood for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand seashore and because the residence of the most important Frigate Fowl Sanctuary within the Western Hemisphere.
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SEEN IN MAIN IMAGE: From left to proper: Andy Liburd, Gross sales and Advertising and marketing Officer, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA, Charmaine Spencer, Director of Tourism, Caribbean and LATAM, Arah Robins, Advertising and marketing Communications Government, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA, Honorable Charles “Max” Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Funding, Antiguan Chef Claude Lewis, former winner of Meals Community’s Chopped, Naim T Cuevas, Sous Chef, Dean Fenton, Director of Tourism, Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority-USA
