The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) is reporting its best ever performance for the month of January. Stopover arrivals increased by 22 percent when compared to its base year of 2016, exceeding the Board’s 20 percent growth target. Arrivals from the United Kingdom increased by just under 50 percent, followed by the United States (+27%) and Canada (+13%), respectively.
Hon. Cardigan Connor, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism, Sports, Youth & Culture, has high praises for the team, and commended the staff and partners in Anguilla and those based overseas. “We’re thrilled that 2019 has got off to a fantastic start and hope this will set the pace for a great year for the destination,” noted Connor. “On behalf of the Chief Minister, Hon. Victor Banks, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Larry Franklin, and the staff at the Ministry of Tourism, we appreciate the hard work performed by the Anguilla Tourist Board, both here in Anguilla and overseas. Our global teams continue to work with our partners in the marketplace on promotional initiatives including sales blitzes and heightened public relations activities as we seek to increase our share in our main source markets, while opening up new doors.
“This success is also a result of our stakeholders and their financial investment to rebuild, making Anguilla’s restaurants, villas and hotels more spectacular than ever. Their demonstrated confidence in Anguilla and Anguilla’s tourism has resonated in the marketplace and contributed to this impressive growth. Lastly, and most importantly, I thank my cabinet colleagues and the people of Anguilla, without whose support tourism will not flourish,” he concluded.
The Parliamentary Secretary also challenged all those involved in Anguilla’s tourism not to rest on their laurels, but to remain steadfast and committed to ensuring that Anguilla remains a sought-after vacation destination.
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– Press Release
