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The CEO at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), Colin James, is explaining the use of the 1% increase in the hotel tax.<\/p>

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He explains that the taxes will be used to mitigate the financial risks being born by airlines as they add more routes to Antigua.<\/p>\n

James said the tax will provide greater comfort to airlines regarding the Antigua route.<\/p>

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He said easy air access into Antigua is one of the factors that visitors use in determining where to vacation.<\/p>

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On Tuesday the Senate approved the increase by amending the Antigua & Barbuda Sales Tax Act.<\/p>\n

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The CEO at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), Colin James, is explaining the use of the 1% increase in the hotel tax. He explains that the taxes will be used to mitigate the financial risks being born by airlines as they add more routes to Antigua. 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