ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Photo Caption: A World Travel Awards nominee, Antigua and Barbuda invites travellers to be here and immerse themselves in the destination’s rich heritage and culture, romantic escapes, world-class sailing and yachting, rejuvenating wellness experiences, and scenic landscapes (photo courtesy Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority)

ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (March 5, 2025) – Antigua and Barbuda has been nominated in seven prestigious categories in the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, highlighting the destination’s appeal as a top Caribbean getaway.

The nominations include:

•     Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2025
•     Caribbean’s Leading Destination 2025
•     Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination 2025
•     Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2025
•     Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board 2025 – Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
•     Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination 2025
•     Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2025

With award-winning beaches, world-class sailing, historic charm, luxurious accommodations, and warm hospitality, Antigua and Barbuda captivates travellers from around the world.

Marketing Communications Manager of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Maria Blackman said “These nominations reflect the charm, strong product offerings, and warm hospitality of our twin-island paradise. We invite first-time travellers and our many repeat visitors to ‘Be Here’ and to immerse themselves in all that Antigua and Barbuda has to offer, from exploring our rich heritage and vibrant culture to embracing romance in stunning island settings.

“We are honoured to be recognized by the World Travel Awards, amongst the best in the Caribbean, and encourage everyone to cast their vote for Antigua and Barbuda, to help us secure these titles”, said Blackman.

Voting for the Caribbean categories is now open. Votes can be cast by travel professionals, media and tourism consumers on the World Travel Awards website: www.worldtravelawards.com/vote

Voting ends on June 22, 2025. For more information on Antigua and Barbuda go to: www.visitantiguabarbuda.com

For Antigua and Barbuda media enquiries, please contact:
Maria Blackman
Marketing Communications Manager
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
T: 1 (268) 562 7600/464-7601
E: maria.blackman@visitaandb.com
 
Kayla Christian
Marketing Communication Officer
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
T:1(268) 562 7600 / 464-7665
E: kayla.christian@visitaandb.com
 
Antigua and Barbuda Images: aandbtourism.fotoseeker.com

ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA  
Antigua (pronounced An-tee'ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches - one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only remaining example of a Georgian fort a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua and Barbuda Wellness Month, Run in Paradise, prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week and the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.

Find information on Antigua & Barbuda at: 

• www.visitantiguabarbuda.com
•  http://twitter.com/antiguabarbuda
•  www.facebook.com/antiguabarbuda
•  www.instagram.com/AntiguaandBarbuda