{"id":255701,"date":"2025-10-28T13:13:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:13:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=255701"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:13:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T17:13:28","slug":"antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-awards-2025-mirror-ball-gala-a-night-to-reflect-and-shine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-awards-2025-mirror-ball-gala-a-night-to-reflect-and-shine\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards 2025:\u00a0\u201cMirror Ball Gala \u2013 A Night to Reflect and Shine\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00a0The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) proudly announces the hosting of the\u00a0Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards 2025<\/strong>, an annual celebration of excellence, innovation, and service within the nation\u2019s vibrant tourism industry.<\/p>

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This year\u2019s prestigious event will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Sandals Grande Antigua<\/strong>, promising an unforgettable evening of glamour and recognition. Under the theme \u201cMirror Ball Gala \u2013 A Night to Reflect and Shine,\u201d<\/strong> the Gala celebrates the brilliance of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s hospitality professionals. Much like a mirror ball<\/strong> casting reflections in every direction, this Gala honours the countless moments of dedication, passion, and excellence shown by teams across the industry\u2014each individual effort coming together to create something spectacular. On this glamorous night, we pause to reflect on the hard work, resilience, and service excellence that continue to elevate our nation\u2019s tourism sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez, stated:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>

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\u201cThe Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards embody the pride and professionalism that define Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s tourism product. This year\u2019s \u2018Mirror Ball Gala\u2019 theme captures our collective spirit\u2014one that continues to reflect the hard work, creativity, and excellence that make our destination shine among the best in the world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

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ABHTA Chairman, Craig Marshall, added<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards are a vital celebration of the heart and soul of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s hospitality sector. Under our theme, ‘Investing in People, Powering the Future,’ we recognise that our industry thrives because of the dedication, passion, and excellence of our professionals. The Mirror Ball Gala offers a night to reflect on these remarkable contributions and to let our hospitality stars shine brilliantly. Just as a mirror ball casts light in every direction, each act of service, each moment of commitment, contributes to the brilliance of our nation\u2019s tourism industry. This evening is our opportunity to honour that brilliance, celebrate our collective achievements, and inspire continued excellence.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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The 2025 Tourism Awards will recognize outstanding achievements in a wide range of categories, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n