{"id":248171,"date":"2025-08-31T14:57:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T18:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=248171"},"modified":"2025-08-31T14:57:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T18:57:03","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-authority-be-here-branded-bus-rolls-up-for-carifesta-in-barbados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-authority-be-here-branded-bus-rolls-up-for-carifesta-in-barbados\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority \u2018BE HERE\u2019 Branded Bus Rolls Up for CARIFESTA in Barbados"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-556417414\" 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=\"\"  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, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-4202153876\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ce741a73-c70c-446b-af7f-da2abe2b62bb.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) has an exciting bus advertising campaign on the streets of Barbados with a&nbsp;<em>\u2018Be Here\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;branded bus &#8211; a moving invitation for Barbadians to experience the rich culture, award-winning beaches, and remarkable events in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitantiguabarbuda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antigua and Barbuda<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1302620991\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The full-bus wrap features stunning imagery capturing the energy of Antigua Carnival, the serene beauty of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s 365 pristine beaches and landscapes, the twin-island\u2019s cuisine, and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The bold message\u00a0displayed on the bus &#8211;<em>\u00a0\u2018Be Here\u2019 &#8211;<\/em>\u00a0is a simple yet powerful call to action, inviting Barbadians to make Antigua and Barbuda their next getaway.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1788018684\" 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, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3205562630\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"ABLP_Red-&#038;-Reddy_Web_1000x250\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ABLP_Red-Reddy_Web_1000x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The bus travels daily along one of Barbados&#8217;\u00a0busiest and most high-profile coastal routes, commonly known as Highway 1, stretching from\u00a0Speightstown in the North of the island, through the upscale and very popular West Coast district and to the capital city of Bridgetown.<\/p><div id=\"antig-567003423\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:337\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:675\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:842\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1124\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> This corridor experiences\u00a0constant vehicular and pedestrian traffic and\u00a0is lined with\u00a0numerous local businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> It also\u00a0runs through a\u00a0popular tourist belt\u00a0known for its restaurants, hotels, attractions, and cultural landmarks, making it the ideal route for maximum visibility and engagement.<\/p><div id=\"antig-3833406525\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"IMG_0783\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_0783.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring the essence of Antigua and Barbuda to the streets of Barbados,\u201d said Charmaine Spencer, Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America market at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tourism Director noted that, \u201cThis campaign is about more than stunning scenery, it\u2019s about keeping Antigua and Barbuda top-of-mind and extending a heartfelt invitation to experience our vibrant festivals, savour our cuisine, and share in the warmth of our people.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-3393662712\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"1000436969\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1000436969.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With Antigua and Barbuda participating in the Caribbean Festival of Arts (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carifesta.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CARIFESTA<\/a>), in Barbados, the branded bus made a special appearance for Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s \u2018Country Night\u2019 celebrations at the CARIFESTA Grand Market.<\/p><div id=\"antig-2467200303\" class=\"antig-content_6 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, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> Ahead of the country\u2019s dynamic performance on Thursday, August 27, performers from the Antigua and Barbuda delegation arrived in style aboard the destination branded bus, drawing attention on the streets and at the CARIFESTA venue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Disembarking in full costume Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s newly crowned Queen of Carnival Kia Kirwan and the team of talented dancers and drummers, created a visual spectacle and generated buzz, highlighting the twin-islands colourful culture and vibrancy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The activation with the cultural performers tied seamlessly into ABTA\u2019s \u2018Be\u2019 campaign, which invites audiences to \u201cBe Immersed\u201d in Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s culture and arts year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=60a62c0dbf&amp;attid=0.0.7&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1841998119001043090&amp;th=19901787a7feb092&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1841998119001043090&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ9_nS5svIknWgcyOpQwPnna-JlX9EVW1DLmwniqbJ6Hb9R8yciq03Ljg_jXq8XVs_LIUh8rIY7MyQZMpLF7chXmAbPY9E77yq3DrDXCOq38XhVeVprgZQJUHpI&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_19901783a42ea654a7f6&amp;zw\" alt=\"A group of people in clothing\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0?ui=2&amp;ik=60a62c0dbf&amp;attid=0.0.4&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1841998119001043090&amp;th=19901787a7feb092&amp;view=fimg&amp;fur=ip&amp;permmsgid=msg-f:1841998119001043090&amp;sz=s0-l75-ft&amp;attbid=ANGjdJ-DGzd2zXbSYa2_ho8pdvr7GI8ohrhQAg6AyHt2ZOf_dfxFPscban-UZpRsC13_empLYHRkH-m60PN_9-2P2y6dc1mvjcuV5kZ2OF1dcSquTsHarKJ1A9sfHUQ&amp;disp=emb&amp;realattid=ii_19901783a42ea654a7f7&amp;zw\" alt=\"A group of people in colorful clothing\n\nAI-generated content may be incorrect.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As regional travel continues to grow, the ABTA aims to strengthen inter-island connections and encourage Caribbean neighbours to rediscover the unique offerings of the twin-island nation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barbados, a key regional source market, presents an ideal audience with strong travel interest, cultural affinity, and accessible flight connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhether it is relaxing on one of our 365 beaches, dining on freshly grilled lobster in Barbuda, joining us for Culinary Month, Cricket or Antigua Carnival we want our Barbadian neighbours to feel welcomed and inspired to explore all that Antigua and Barbuda has to offer,\u201d&nbsp;remarked Spencer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors to the Antigua and Barbuda booth at CARIFESTA were warmly welcomed by a team from the ABTA that included Marketing Officer Francine Joseph, Marketing Communications Manager Maria Blackman, and Digital Media Manager Sharifa George.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Guests were treated to a taste of the islands, with miniature product samples and were invited to enter a special travel competition for a chance to win airline tickets for two to Antigua, compliments of LIAT Air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in Barbados, the team also participated in media interviews, inviting listeners to \u2018<em>Be\u2019\u00a0<\/em>in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u2018<em>Be Here\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;campaign complements ABTA\u2019s regional strategy to promote year-round travel and elevate the profile of signature and new events, such as the Antigua Racing Cup, Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month, Antigua Carnival, and Antigua and Barbuda Art Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<em>\u2018Be Here\u2019<\/em>&nbsp;bus advertising in Barbados commenced in June and will run until November.<\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-1603818225\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, 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