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The\u00a0Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority<\/strong>\u00a0(ABTA) has chosen a \u201cdynamic\u201d and \u201cremarkable\u201d group of travel trade professionals within the\u00a0United States<\/strong>\u00a0for a new\u00a0ABTA (USA) Travel Advisory Board<\/strong> from September 2022.<\/p>

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The board consists of travel business owners within the Midwest, Southeast, East Coast and West Coast of the United States.<\/p>\n

They have been chosen because of their strong relationship with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority\u2019s U.S. Office, the passion they have for the destination, and the important role they play in the travel industry.<\/p>

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They will offer their assistance and guidance to the ABTA until September 2023.<\/p>

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Charles Fernandez<\/strong>, minister of tourism, Antigua and Barbuda, addressed the new members at a dinner held at\u00a0Sandals Grande Antigua\u00a0<\/strong>resort and said, \u201cI feel privileged and honored to be in your company this evening because I know of your commitment\u2014and your mission\u2014to help our tourism product grow.\u201d\u00a0The minister thanked the group for their support, particularly within the recent years and for their partnership. \u201cWe benefit from your knowledge and expertise, so I would also like to congratulate those of you who have had careers spanning more than 30 years in the travel industry and who are proud owners and managers in your respective field,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Dean Fenton<\/strong>, U.S. director of tourism, said: \u201cThe last few days have been very productive. The group has been engaged in strategic think tank sessions, producing big ideas that will help Antigua and Barbuda stand-out and drive more business to the destination from the U.S.\u201d<\/p>

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The trade partners spent five days in Antigua, familiarizing themselves with the newest destination updates and brainstorming.<\/p>\n

The 2022-23 Board members include:\u00a0Brenda O\u2019Neale<\/strong>,\u00a0With This Ring Destination Weddings and Honeymoons<\/strong>;\u00a0Debra Brown<\/strong>,\u00a0SmartBird World Travel<\/strong>;\u00a0Susan Berman<\/strong>,\u00a0Berman Travel<\/strong>;\u00a0Terry Strauss<\/strong>,\u00a0Dedham Travel<\/strong>;\u00a0Niki Rakowitz<\/strong>,\u00a0Care Travel<\/strong>;\u00a0Edouard Jean<\/strong>,\u00a0Massive Travels<\/strong>;\u00a0Tom Varghese<\/strong>,\u00a0Travel Tom<\/strong>; and\u00a0Donna Borrelli<\/strong>,\u00a0Hamden Travel<\/strong>.<\/p>

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