Antigua and Barbuda opened 2026 with its strongest January on record, posting historic arrivals across cruise, air and yachting sectors, according to newly released tourism data.
Cruise traffic led the surge, with 197,206 passengers visiting the destination — the highest January total ever — up from 173,266 in 2025 and well above 48,750 recorded in 2022. Air arrivals also reached a new peak at 36,052 visitors, continuing steady growth in stay-over tourism from 34,365 the previous year.
The yachting sector added to the milestone month, recording 3,633 arrivals, another January record and reinforcing the country’s position as a leading sailing destination.
Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez said the performance reflects coordinated efforts across the industry, including expanded airlift, stronger cruise partnerships and targeted marketing in key markets.
The figures highlight continued diversification within the sector, with cruise driving volume while air arrivals signal growth in higher-value visitors and yachting maintaining its niche contribution.
Officials say the record start has set a positive outlook for 2026, with a focus on sustaining growth and ensuring broader economic benefits across the country.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
WONDERFUL NEWS 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🇦🇬
#NextLevel
ECONOMIC POWERHOUSE in progress
Max it up!!
How did this help fix the roads and buy that well needed MRI MACHINE and put a technician from overseas on reticence fee so they can service it monthly.. booming economy but for who .. crumbs vs millions going TO the CHAIN-GANG POCKETS.. let’s see the best tourism ever where are the Good Roads ? Where are the cheaper foods, where are the people to maintain the broken bus stops and keep them clean ? Where? .. you jokers are more reactive rather than proactive…must be election Time soon .. nuff activity in the Barnes hill area, Roads getting clean .. all of a sudden.. wise up you young whipper snappers.. SHOWTIME SHOULD BE A CRIME TO NOW TRYING TO CLEAN UP WHEN YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN DOING THIS ALL THE TIME..
@SHOWTIME SHOULD BE A CRIME BECAUSE YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN DOING THIS cleaning up ALL THE TIME.. Stop your crying you stupid fuck. Only little girls sob like you.😢