Top government officials continue to demonstrate a keen interest in the continued growth and expansion of the tourism plant, which is the main driver of the Antigua and Barbuda economy.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Gaston Browne along with Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez paid a visit to the Curtain Bluff Hotel, which is one of the oldest hotels in the country.
Reports are that the hotel has had a recent change of ownership and it is currently undergoing extensive renovations and upgrade.
No details regarding the extent of the renovations were disclosed nor a timeline for completion given.
Just last week, the government announced a robust economic forecast with strong tourism and new investments:
- Work is expected to begin shortly on a new Marriott Hotel following the arrival of 37 containers full of supplies and equipment for use in the construction phase.
- Global Ports Holding is nearing completion of the first phase of its landside development on Lower Newgate Street, expected by October.
- In Barbuda, the luxury Robert De Niro Nobu Hotel is under development, with over 50 villas scheduled for completion in time for the following tourist season.
These projects are expected to bolster employment and expand Antigua and Barbuda’s reputation as a high-end destination.
