Antigua and Barbuda has recorded an overall increase of more than seven percent in stayover visitors during the first quarter of 2025, compared to the same period last year, according to Antigua Observer.
The figures were disclosed by Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, the Honourable Charles H. Fernández, alongside Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) Chief Executive Officer Colin C. James.
The positive performance signals continued momentum for the twin-island nation's tourism sector, which remains one of the primary drivers of the local economy. A stayover visitor is defined as a traveller who spends at least one night in the destination, as opposed to a day-tripper or cruise passenger.
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism and the ABTA jointly presented the first-quarter data, underlining the government's focus on monitoring and growing overnight arrivals as a key indicator of tourism health and economic benefit.
As reported by Antigua Observer, the announcement reflects broader efforts by tourism authorities to sustain and build on recent gains in visitor numbers. The seven percent growth rate represents a notable improvement as the destination continues to compete for market share across its key source markets.
