ST. JOHN’S, Antigua –With simply two weeks remaining earlier than the official begin of Antigua Carnival celebrations, journey demand for Antigua and Barbuda is on the rise.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America, Charmaine Spencer, mentioned, “From as early as February, we ramped up promoting and on-the-ground activations focusing on key audiences throughout markets, with the objective of conserving Antigua and Barbuda high of thoughts for the summer time carnival season.”
Antigua Carnival 2025, which runs from July 25 to August 5, underneath the theme ‘Itz A Vibe, will ship twelve days of continuous vibes and experiences stuffed with mas, music and tradition. This 12 months’s celebration contains main musical milestones, because the vacation spot marks the eightieth anniversary of Hell’s Gate Metal Orchestra, 40 years of Burning Flames, and 25 years of Claudette “CP” Peters.
The packed carnival schedule launched by the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Fee, affords an thrilling line-up to incorporate: the favored T-Shirt Mas on July 26, Burning Flames’ fortieth anniversary live performance on July 30, Annual Watchnight Gathering and the Caribbean Melting Pot on July 31, the Panorama Steelband competitors on August 2, Social gathering Monarch on August 3, and the normal J’ouvert morning, Carnival Monday and Carnival Tuesday mas on August 4 and 5 respectively The carnival season attracts to an finish with Final Lap, that sees carnival goers take one final jump-up by way of the streets of St. John’s on the evening of August 5.
Airways are responding to the demand for journey to the vacation spot from guests and diaspora all hoping to benefit from the festivities. American Airways has added an extra flight from Miami for July 25 – July 28, whereas Caribbean Airways is working a particular flight from Toronto to Antigua on July 31 to facilitate journey for Carnival.
Regional provider LIAT 20 can be providing 25% off airfare to Antigua for journey between July 13 and August 12. The promotion, out there when booked b Augyust 4 with the code VIBE25, applies to all LIAT 20-operated routes together with Trinidad, St. Kitts, Dominica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent.
In early July, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, alongside LIAT 20, performed a five-day promotional roadshow in Trinidad and Tobago aimed toward inspiring last-minute bookings for Antigua Carnival and the final vacation spot choices. Trinidad and Tobago is Antigua and Barbuda’s largest Caribbean supply market.
The Antigua and Barbuda staff included Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Advertising Communications Supervisor Maria Blackman and Advertising Officer Alfonsina Olmos who was joined by LIAT 20 Advertising Supervisor Tito Thomas. The promotional actions included stay media interviews with tv and radio stations corresponding to CNC3, TV6, Slam 100.5FM, Hott 93.5 FM, Vibe CT 105.1 FM and others, one-on-one journey agent conferences at Hyatt Regency, and a shopper pop-up at East Gates Mall.
“There was an actual buzz in Trinidad. Antigua and Barbuda is a high Caribbean vacation spot for the Trinidad traveller and mall-goers had quite a few inquiries for the staff. We noticed a robust curiosity in Antigua Carnival, and the vacation spot general, with individuals asking about locations to remain, and particular affords,” mentioned Blackman. “The marketing campaign with LIAT 20 is offering our Caribbean household and pals much more of an incentive for them to journey for Antigua, be immersed in Antigua Carnival after which spend a while after enjoyable on any considered one of our 365 seashores, for his or her summer time trip.”
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Fee, and the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority are gearing up for elevated arrivals into the vacation spot inside the coming weeks and have begun preparations for a festive welcome of holiday makers.
