ANTIGUA & BARBUDA HOTELS & TOURISM ASSOCIATION

The ABHTA is delighted to announce that nominations are now officially open for the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards! This is your opportunity to celebrate the dedication, talent, and excellence within your teams and across our industry.
 
Save the Date:
The Gala Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 6:30 P.M at Sandals Grande Antigua, Admiral Lord Nelson’s Ballroom. Nominees and winners will be honored and celebrated at this prestigious event.
 
Deadline for Nominations:
Please note that nominations will close on September 30, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to recognize the outstanding contributions of your colleagues and staff in this national showcase.

Award Categories Open for Nomination

Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association Awards
•    Employee of the Year
•    Supervisor of the Year
•    Rising Star of the Year
•    Young Hotelier of the Year
•    Young Chef of the Year
•    Chef of the Year

Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment Awards

• Customer Service Excellence Award
• Tour Guide of the Year
• Port Frontline Employee of the Year
• Transportation Service Provider of the Yea

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Award

• Digital Marketing Excellence Award – This award celebrates innovation and leadership in Antigua and Barbuda’s hospitality sector. Recognizing creativity, impact, and best practices in digital marketing and social media, it honours businesses that adapt and thrive in a dynamic landscape. It provides a platform for recognition, inspires industry peers through shared success stories, and sets benchmarks for excellence, highlighting the power of digital innovation in elevating hospitality brands.

(Please use this link to submit nominations for this category): Digital Marketing Excellence Award Submission
 

How to Submit Nomination Forms:
Completed nomination forms may be submitted in one of two ways:

• By email: Send form to abhta@antiguahotels.org 

• In person: Deliver the form to the ABHTA Office

What Happens After Submissions:
All nominations will be carefully reviewed, after which nominees will be invited to interviews conducted by a panel of industry expert judges. These interviews will take place between October 20 and 24, with further details to be shared following the review of the nomination forms.

To ensure your nominations are successful, we recommend that you carefully prepare your submissions. To assist you, we have provided a Nomination Guideline document with clear instructions and tips for preparing nominees.

 
Our Secretariat is also available to answer any questions or provide guidance throughout the process at: 462-0374/4928 or email abhta@antiguahotels.org
 

Reminder: Do not miss the September 30 deadline or the opportunity to celebrate your teams’ excellence at this prestigious event!