Antigua Targets Africa, Middle East and Latin America in Tourism Diversification Drive

Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez has outlined plans to expand Antigua and Barbuda's tourism reach into Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, including a potential Emirates Airlines service from Dubai by 2027. The strategy also includes upgrades to airport cargo infrastructure as part of a broader push to establish the island as a Caribbean logistics hub.

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