|
|
|
|
|
Antiguan Dream
With lush views and clear water, Antigua is a prototypical island paradise. However, it also has a unique culture all its own
- See more at: http://www.lipulse.com/trends/article/antiguan-dream#sthash.jmTT3ekQ.dpuf
|
|
|
|
Cavelle Moore retires after nearly 20 years of service with the AHTA
Working tirelessly behind the scenes for nearly twenty years supporting the AHTA staff Cavelle Moore took her well deserved retirement earlier this month. Cavelle joined the AHTA even before the office moved to its current Newgate Street location 18 years ago and has always worked in the shadow of the office staff, cleaning the office and dealing with all the office courier.
Cavelle was recognised for her dedication when she was presented with an award at last week's Annual Tourism Awards.
Last weekend Cavelle kicked off her new life in retirement with her husband at Curtain Bluff. The AHTA would like to thank Curtain Bluff for their kind generosity in hosting Cavelle.
Cavelle will be sorely missed in the office but all the staff wish her well in retirement.
|
|
|
What's new at Antigua's Jolly Beach Resort
 Jolly Beach Resort & Spa has recently undergone some big renovations. Gary Noakes outlines the changes in a recent article on TTG and notes what’s yet to come at the island’s biggest hotel. Read full story here
|
|
Statistics
Since our last newsletter we have added the following to our website.
1) Air arrival statistics for May 2016
2) Hotel Occupancy figures for June 2016
3) Cruise ship arrivals for May 2016
|
|
|
Channel Management Workshop
In the modern world our business is being generated from a multitude of sources. Reservations come in via the OTA’s, the GDS, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, hotel website and even occasionally by phone. But how to manage all these various channels, how to expand your yield over these various mediums. To demystify channel management we have invited Alex Brown, a senior Executive with Siteminder – www.siteminder.com to facilitate a workshop on Monday July 18th from 4pm to 6.30pm and Tuesday July 19th from 8am to 12.30am at the Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts. These two sessions will give you a clear overview of the importance of each channel, how to manage them and how to maximise your reservation mix.
The cost is EC$350.00 per person for AHTA members and EC$500.00 for non-members.
Interested persons should complete the attached registration form and return to either neil@antiguahotels.org or anthea@antiguahotels.org . For a registration form click here.
|
|
|
For information on any of our training programmes please contact Anthea in the AHTA office.
|
|
|
Antigua & Barbuda launches UK marketing promotion to boost September bookings
The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority’s UK Office launched a promotional campaign to encourage bookings in the traditionally quieter month of September. The trade campaign went live on 30th June and runs until 12th July and offers value packages at competitive prices, enticing couples, groups of friends and individual travellers to book September holidays. More here
|
|
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority appoints Director of Tourism US
Integral New Role Will Focus on Continued Growth of US Tourism Arrivals
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is pleased to announce that Kim Jack Riley has been named Director of Tourism, USA, based in New York City. She began her tenure on Wednesday, July 6th, 2016.
“We welcome Kim Jack Riley to her new position at the helm of the US Tourism Authority,” says Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, Economic Development, Investment and Energy, Asot Michael. “Antigua and Barbuda has seen incredible growth in the US market in 2016, and our objective is to continue this momentum with continued exponential growth in tourism arrivals, increasing airlift, and affirming our position as the Caribbean destination of choice. Ms. Jack Riley’s wealth of experience in travel, communications and marketing will be a strong asset to the team to carry through our strategic tourism plan. We welcome her wholeheartedly.”
Red full story here
|
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority appoints Director of Tourism, Canada
 Newly Created Role Affirms Twin-Island Nation’s Commitment to Strengthening Ties to Building Tourism
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is pleased to announce that Colin Skerritt, of Antiguan heritage, has been named Director of Tourism, Canada, based in Toronto, Ontario. He began his tenure as of July 5th, 2016.
“We are delighted to appoint Colin Skerritt, as Director of Tourism, Canada,” says Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism, Economic Development, Investment and Energy, Asot Michael. “Our objective is to increase visibility and prominence of Antigua and Barbuda in Canada. With a new airport, increased opportunities for airlift and multiple new properties on the horizon, it is an exciting time to take on this role and Colin’s experience makes him the most qualified to achieve these goals.”
More here
|
|
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda celebrate appointment of Director of Tourism Canada
Evening Featured Exclusive Premiere of Antigua and Barbuda ‘Music Voyager’ Episode
Antigua and Barbuda celebrated the appointment of the new Director of Tourism, Canada, Mr. Colin Skerritt by hosting an event at the Gardiner Museum in Toronto on July 5th, featuring the exclusive premiere of the Antigua and Barbuda: Music Voyager. The event was attended by over 70 of the top-tier, media, trade, travel, tourism and Antigua and Barbuda diaspora partners. The evening was an opportunity for the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority to not only introduce Mr. Skerritt as the new face and leader in Canada, but to share the exciting growth of country and why Antigua and Barbuda has become the destination of the choice in the Caribbean in 2016 with an overall 14% increase of arrivals each month.
To view video click here or to read full story click here
|
|
 Winair Adds Daily Flights to Antigua
Commencing June 20, 2016 WINAIR increased its service between St. Maarten and Antigua to daily flights. These daily flights also connect St. Kitts and Nevis to Antigua and are operated with their DHC-6 300 aircraft. |
|
The June 23, 2016 referendum by British voters to exit the European Union, referred to as Brexit, has roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades. Projections differ significantly over the precise economic effect Brexit will have. Join our expert panel to discuss the possible implications Great Britain’s exit from the European Union can have on Caribbean Tourism.
If you missed CHTA's Webinar on Brexit and the possible implications on Caribbean Tourism with Mark Tanzer, CEO of ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) and David Jessop of the Caribbean Council you can listen to the presentation by clicking here
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
