(St. John’s, Antigua, November 6th, 2023) The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment is all set to celebrate the vibrant and diverse world of tourism with the launch of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Week 2023, which will take place from December 3 to December 9, 2023.
This year, the focus of the week-long celebration is on the integral labour force that drives the tourism industry. Under the theme “Our Tourism Industry – Carving a Path to Sustainability Through an Empowered Labour Force,” tourism stakeholders will come together to honor the individuals who contribute to the thriving tourism sector.The festivities will commence on Sunday, December 3rd with a Church Service held at the Holy Family Cathedral, followed by an action-packed showdown as the West Indies take on England in the 1st ODI Cricket match at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.
On Monday, December 4th, the culinary world will take center stage as the “Junior Chef Cook-Off Finals” gets underway at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute. This competition showcases the talents of our future culinary stars.
The day will also see Tourism Minister the Hon. Charles Fernandez embark on an educational journey to the island’s colleges during “The Minister Speaks College Tour”.The Hon. Minister will be visiting various tertiary level institutions across the island to include, Island Academy, St. Anthony’s Secondary School, UWI Five Islands, Antigua State College, and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute.
This tour aims to inspire and educate the youth about the various opportunities within the tourism industry.
Wellness takes center stage on Tuesday 5th December when all tourism industry personnel will be invited to engage in a “Socarobics” activity at 5 pm at the Ministry of Tourism headquarters on Queen Elizabeth Highway. Fitness experts will take center stage and instruct them on how to get the body healthier through movement.https://antiguanewsroom.com/antigua-and-barbuda-tourism-week-2023-to-focus-holistically-on-tourism-
The week’s excitement continues Wednesday, December 6th, with the “Tourism Blast-off” event at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium, to be held during the second installment of the West Indies vs. England ODI Cricket
Tourism Blast Off is a day to showcase the talent, creativity, flavours and flair of the twin island nation, featuring entertainment, local foods and treats as well as arts and crafts from local artisans.
Thursday, December 7th the Tourism Conference takes place at the John E St. Luce Finance and Conference Center.
This conference will provide a platform for industry leaders and employees to discuss strategies for enhancing the work environment, address labour issues, highlight opportunities for advancement, and showcase creative and viable avenues of entrepreneurship in the industry.
Friday, December 8th will see the staff of the Ministry of Tourism and all tourism partners engage in a day of sports, games and entertainment at the “Tourism Staff Fun Day” on Ffryes Beach from 8:30 am until.
The grand finale of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Week 2023 will be the “Tourism Awards Gala” on Saturday, December 9th. This prestigious event will recognize and honor the hard work, dedication, and excellence of individuals and businesses within the tourism industry.
Join us in celebrating Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Week 2023. Follow the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment on us on social media and stay tuned to all media outlets for the latest updates and news.
