Antigua and Barbuda record a 16.74 percent increase in Italian tourist arrivals: This is what you need to know

Antigua and Barbuda recorded a 16.74% increase in arrivals of Italian tourists between January and August 2024, reaffirming their growing appeal to Italian travelers.

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recently participated in the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, Italy.

This key event for the tourism industry allowed Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Officials to reinforce its presence in the Italian market and strengthen relationships with local partners.

Representing the twin islands at the fair were Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and Cherrie Osborne, Director of Tourism UK & Europe at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.

According to the latest data released by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, from January to August 2024, the twin islands recorded a 16.74% increase in arrivals compared to the same period last year, with a total of 229,275 visitors compared to 196,393 in 2023.

Specifically, the number of Italian tourists reached 2,039, marking an 18.48% growth compared to 2023.

During the event, over 33 meetings were held with leading Italian travel agencies and tour operators and more than 350 visitors welcomed to the stand, confirming the growing interest in the destination from the Italian market.

The Tourism Authority delegation was accompanied by several key Antiguan stakeholders: Stephanie Mack, Caribbean Beach Cottages, representing notable properties such as Cocos Hotel, Keyonna Beach, and Hawksbill Resort; Giusy Magni, Italian Representative for the luxurious Hermitage Bay Resort; and Tiziano Rosignoli, Sales Manager for Passion Village Antigua, which includes a complex of apartments and villas, as well as the 3-star Ocean Point Resort and Francesca Coletti of Treasure Island Magazine.

Consul General and Non-Resident Ambassador to Italy H.E Jeff Hadeed was also at the show, to lend his support to Team Tourism.