Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority Appoints 2025 Slate of Advisory Committee

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA), USA, has appointed ten distinguished travel advisors to its Tourism Advisory Committee.

The committee members, effective immediately, include Paula McCarty, Travel Smart with Paula; Natalie Fagglanelli, Bayside Travel; Kimberly Jacoby, Romantics Travel; Donna Blasi, Blissful Honeymoons and Destination Weddings; Mark Hennigan, Destination Weddings and Honeymoon Specialist; Kathy Brancifort, First Class Travel; Viviane Gringer, Travel Edge; Roberta Long-Keileher, Protravel International; Daren Southgate, Tzell Long Island and Sally Smith, Travelsmiths.

Announcing the appointments, Mr. Dean Fenton, Director of Tourism at ABTA USA, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am encouraged that this distinguished group of travel professionals has agreed to serve as advisors to the Authority and the wider Antigua and Barbuda tourism community. Their extensive industry knowledge and expertise in the changing travel landscape will be crucial in shaping initiatives to enhance the Antigua and Barbuda brand.”

He continued, “Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda benefit from the expert knowledge and personalization the travel advisor provides as they tailor their clients’ trips to ensure a unique and customized experience. In turn, for the next twelve months, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority sales and marketing programs will benefit from the knowledge that the members of the Advisory Committee have of the marketplace and the experience their clients seek”.

Mr. Norrell Josephs, Sales and Marketing Manager, USA, highlighted the collaborative opportunities ahead, adding, “The Tourism Authority and the Advisory Committee will continue to explore strategic partnerships for co-op advertising campaigns and consumer promotions, benefiting both Antigua and Barbuda and our esteemed advisors.”

“Travel advisors have proven invaluable in promoting tourism to our islands.”

“They enhance the experience for their clients, and we are honored to have this exceptional group serve on our Advisory Committee.”

The Advisory Committee members are based in various states throughout the United States.

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority is a statutory body dedicated to realizing the twin island state’s tourism potential by promoting it as a unique, quality tourist destination. The overall objective is to increase visitor arrivals, thereby providing sustainable economic growth. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is headquartered in St. John’s Antigua, where regional marketing is directed. The Authority has three offices overseas in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

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 prestigious Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, 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, go to visitantiguabarbuda.com or follow on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram