ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Welcome to the January Edition of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism E-Blast powered by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.

IN THIS ISSUE

• Events Feature
• Spa Spotlight
• Tourism Update
• Island Specials
• Featured Tourism Personality

What is the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism E-Blast? Welcome to the January edition of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism E-Blast! The Tourism E-Blast is a monthly editorial piece that highlights travel and tourism happenings in Antigua and Barbuda, keeping all within the industry well-informed.

You’ll get a skeletal insight into tourism statistical performance and governmental destination management efforts and strategies. You’ll also get information on events and travel-related updates, to arm all interested in the things happening in and around our islands, where the beach is just the beginning... 3 Contents5 4 Events Calendar What happens on the islands in the months of January and February 2013. 5 January Event Feature Superyacht Challenge Antigua Ultra exclusive mega yacht racing! 6 Issue Feature: 365 Beaches...Prove It! A discussion on the mythical appeal of Antigua and Barbuda’s claim to 365 beaches. 9 Spa Spotlight The Aveda Spa at Sugar Ridge Resort is highlighted.17 10 January Island Specials Hotel and resort specials in the month of January. 11 Tourism Industry News Comprehensive update on the state of the Tourism Industry. Includes: Marketing, Airlift and Statistics and Sea Focus: Yachting Industry.