Antigua and Barbuda has been named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, held in Saint Lucia on Saturday night.

The twin-island nation captured the title ahead of regional contenders Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and The Bahamas, cementing its reputation as a premier venue for high-level conferences and global gatherings.

The award comes on the heels of a series of major international events hosted in Antigua and Barbuda, including the United Nations SIDS4 Conference, the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, and the Caribbean Travel Marketplace. The country is also preparing to welcome world leaders for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Tourism officials have hailed the recognition as a reflection of the country’s world-class infrastructure, professional hospitality sector, and commitment to sustainable development.

Further details about the award and destination profile are available at visitantiguabarbuda.com.