{"id":116292,"date":"2020-09-03T09:57:06","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T13:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=116292"},"modified":"2020-09-03T11:32:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T15:32:50","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-is-the-first-stop-on-virtual-fam-tour-for-travel-advisors-selling-the-caribbean-tasc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-is-the-first-stop-on-virtual-fam-tour-for-travel-advisors-selling-the-caribbean-tasc\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda is the First Stop on Virtual FAM Tour for Travel Advisors Selling The Caribbean"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As Caribbean destinations begin to reopen their doors in the pandemic era, Travel Advisors Selling the Caribbean (TASC)<\/strong> has launched a virtual familiarization trip to deepen engagement and ensure that the region remains \u201ctop-of-mind\u201d among the travel trade.\u00a0 This organization with a membership of over 6,000 travel professionals who sell the Caribbean, unites digitally on a daily basis, to problem-solve, inspire and learn from each other.<\/p>

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As part of TASC\u2019s 1st Anniversary celebration as a Caribbean advocacy group, the \u201cVirtual Party Series\u201d was launched to showcase some of the Caribbean\u2019s most vibrant entertainment attractions in the lead up to the 2020\/21 season.\u00a0 Ana\u2019s On the Beach at Dickenson Bay, was selected as the venue to launch this promotion, which will take travel advisors to a different Caribbean destination every week during the month of September.<\/p>\n

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Last Wednesday, travel advisors were taken on a virtual tour of Ana\u2019s at the Beach using ZOOM technology.\u00a0 The event highlighted the signature food, drinks, ambiance and service quality at this popular restaurant and beach bar.\u00a0 The executive Chef Patmore Hughes, prepared Mahi Mahi, an exquisite selection from Ana\u2019s \u201cFresh Catch\u201d menu, that is designed to delight the most discerning palate.\u00a0 There were also live demonstrations of signature drinks, including the \u201cLift Off\u201d a national cocktail drink that has been created as part of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s COVID Recovery Campaign. In addition to live views of the calm seas and majestic sunsets, the owner of Ana\u2019s, Maria Britto and her staff also demonstrated how new social distancing protocols and enhanced food handling and service guidelines are being enforced to ensure the health and safety of guests and employees.<\/p>

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Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s Minister of Tourism, Hon. Charles \u201cMax\u201d Fernandez joined the virtual tour to welcome the travel advisors to the destination.\u00a0 He indicated that Antigua and Barbuda has reopened safely to visitors and that the health screening process is simple, effective and convenient. The Minister provided an update on initiatives that are being undertaken to ensure the health and safety of guests, residents and the community. \u201cWe were one of the first destinations in the region to mandate the strict wearing of masks and it has been determined that this provides 95% protection against the virus,\u201d Fernandez said.\u00a0 He thanked the travel advisors for their continued support of Antigua and Barbuda during these challenging times and assured them of the government\u2019s commitment to ensure that their clients would enjoy a safe and welcoming experience.<\/p>

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