Sandals Resorts International is planning a significant expansion of its Antigua property that will add 100 new hotel rooms, including 16 overwater bungalows, according to information shared during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.

Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said Prime Minister Gaston Browne updated Cabinet on recent discussions with representatives of the Sandals Group as the company moves forward with plans to increase its room stock in Antigua and Barbuda.

The proposed expansion would add approximately 100 rooms to the resort’s inventory and include 16 overwater bungalows, a luxury accommodation product that has become increasingly popular among high-end travellers seeking exclusive Caribbean experiences.

Merchant said Cabinet welcomed the proposal and expressed excitement about the potential benefits the project could bring to the tourism sector.

The expansion is expected to strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s position in the luxury tourism market while creating additional opportunities for employment and economic activity through increased visitor arrivals and tourism spending.

The announcement comes as the government continues to encourage investment in the tourism sector, which remains one of the country’s primary economic drivers.

No timeline for the project was disclosed during the briefing, but Merchant indicated that discussions between the government and Sandals are progressing as the company advances its plans for further development in Antigua and Barbuda.

If completed, the additional rooms and overwater bungalows would expand Antigua’s upscale accommodation offerings and enhance the destination’s appeal to visitors seeking premium resort experiences in the Caribbean.