Antigua and Barbuda archipelagic country situated at the conjucture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands, nation comprising its two namesake islands and several small ones and part of the Lesser Antilles, well known for its stunning and pristine reef - lined beaches, comfortable resorts and suggestive rainforests is experiencing a very positive period, with tourism growing thanks to new air connections and project development.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Colin C. James connected to all this reported that tourism is growing with an increase of 16.74% in arrivals recorded between January and August 2024 compared to the same period of the previous year with a total of 229.275 visitors, undoubtedly a very relevant figure with Italian tourism which recorded an increase of 18.48% exceeding 2000 visitors.
The new airport inaugurated on 3rd October 2024 situated east of Codrington village in the central portion of Barbuda, twice as wide as the old Codrington Airport, enabling it to accommodate larger aircraft including private planes and jets which now allows for direct connections to global destinations and offering an enhanced travel experience for residents and visitors into the island is undoubedtly is playing and will play a relevant role improving connectivity.
Linked to that from 5th November the direct Frankfurt - Antigua flight operated by Condor Flugdienst GmbH, usually abbreviated to Condor, German charter airline based in Frankfurt am Main will start again with therefore greater tourist flows coming from Europe.
A project will be the start of work later this month consisting in the development of a new cruise terminal at Heritage Quay, attractively laid out on the waterfront, boasting one of the most prestigious duty - free shopping complexes in the Caribbean region situated between the Antigua Cruise Port and Promenade Cruise Port from where a majority of its visitors arrive.
The hotel offer includes prestigious accommodations such as the
Royalton CHIC Antigua, n Autograph Collection All – Inclusive Resort located in
St. Johns along Halcyon Road, a stunning adults - only resort experience on the
splendid Dickenson Bay or the renovated Hawskill Resort also located in St.
Johns on a stupendous, natural shoreline greatly set in 37 acres of landscaped
tropical gardens which curve around four private bays, each offering white sandy beaches, ideal destinations for all those who want a very comfortable accommodation and for honeymooners.
Alongside these jewels of Antigua and Barbuda's hospitality in 2027 there will be the opening of the ultra luxury resort One&Only Halfmoon Bay, a new luxury hospitality project that will be located in Half Moon Bay in Antigua on the south - east of the island developed in a 132 – acre site overlooking a secluded semi – circular beach adjacent to a protected national park.
In addition, Antigua and Barbuda is considered the capital of sailing in the Caribbean region with the beautiful Falmouth Bay and English Harbour is very well suited for sailboats and with an excellent tradition about sailbout racing and in this case the target of Italian tourists is mainly composed of sailers.
Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/notizie-estere/antigua-e-barbuda-velisti-e-honeymooner-guidano-la-crescita-BG21500436
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