{"id":224174,"date":"2025-02-04T12:59:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:59:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=224174"},"modified":"2025-02-04T13:08:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T17:08:20","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-set-tourism-record-with-1-2-million-visitors-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-set-tourism-record-with-1-2-million-visitors-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Set Tourism Record with 1.2 Million Visitors in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-343288545\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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country&#8217;s tourism industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Officials announced the milestone at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Year in Review press conference, highlighting the sector\u2019s continued growth and resilience.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1444218207\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, 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width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Maria Blackman, Marketing Communications Manager at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), attributed the success to strategic marketing efforts, strong partnerships, and the dedication of tourism stakeholders.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1921905988\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;These figures demonstrate not just recovery but significant progress. The commitment of our team, partners, and the broader tourism community has been crucial in achieving this milestone,&#8221; Blackman said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-achievements-in-2024\"><em>Key Achievements in 2024<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>1.2 million visitors<\/em> \u2013 A record-breaking figure, exceeding 2019 levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>17% increase in air arrivals<\/em> \u2013 More than 50,000 additional passengers compared to 2023.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Cruise tourism growth<\/em> \u2013 428 cruise ship calls, up from 372 the previous year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Hotel sector expansion<\/em> \u2013 New properties, including the Marriott at Yepton and One&amp;Only Half Moon Bay, set to increase accommodation capacity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marketing-and-strategic-initiatives\"><em>Marketing and Strategic Initiatives<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ABTA\u2019s &#8216;Be&#8217; campaign played a key role in promoting Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s cultural and natural attractions, while digital marketing efforts expanded the destination\u2019s reach in key markets such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Caribbean.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1970855515\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, 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