According to Caribbean Journal, a Caribbean tourism website, Antigua and Barbuda welcomed a total of 1,081,365 tourists in 2018, setting a new historical record! Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that "an impressive tourism industry has arrived," and Minister of Tourism Charles Fernandez stated that "2018 was a record year for Antigua and Barbuda."
Antigua's economic growth rate in 2018 was 5.3%, making it one of the fastest-growing countries in the entire Caribbean region. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Antigua boasts 365 natural beaches, making it a coveted vacation paradise for the global elite, and successive governments have actively developed and supported the high-end tourism industry! Throughout most of 2018, the number of tourists in Antigua experienced month-on-month growth.
In 2017, the number of tourists visiting Antigua first reached 1 million, with a total of 1,059,924 visitors, and this number continued to increase steadily in 2018; among them, the total number of overnight visitors arriving at V.C. Bird International Airport reached 268,949, which represents an 8.75% increase in the number of people staying in Antigua in 2018; Antigua also welcomed more cruise ship visitors in 2018, with a total of 792,873 cruise passengers and 19,543 yacht visitors.
Minister of Tourism Charles Fernandez stated: "Our team has been persistent, and our tourism performance in 2018 was outstanding, with a very strong growth momentum for tourism in Antigua. At the beginning of 2019, the team's task is to regroup and work more strategically to attract more tourists to Antigua."
The Antigua passport immigration program offers numerous advantages, including low application thresholds, simple procedures, and quick approvals, making it a typical representative of "light luxury" immigration! By investing in the Antigua National Development Fund, families can quickly apply for Antigua passports across four generations and obtain Commonwealth citizenship, enjoying the generous benefits of Commonwealth citizens.
Currently, there is a significant price advantage for families applying for Antigua immigration, with a family of four requiring only $100,000, and a family of five or more benefiting from a reduced price of $125,000, valid until October 31, 2019.
Advantages of the Antigua Passport Program:
● Low-risk investment immigration, with approval before investment. Applications can be made as a family unit, with significant price advantages. One person invests, and four generations can quickly obtain Commonwealth passports;
● Obtain a passport in one step, allowing legal passage to the UK and many other Commonwealth countries with a Commonwealth passport, and visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 150 countries and regions worldwide, including EU countries and Schengen countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore, and Hong Kong. For U.S. visa applications, a multiple-entry visa valid for 10 years is generally issued;
● Quick and simple application process, with straightforward application documents; clients do not need to attend an interview, and approval is typically granted within about three months after submission;
● Relaxed application conditions, with no requirements for background education, English proficiency, management experience, or asset source;
● Enjoy benefits of Commonwealth countries, with free British-style education for children from primary to high school;
● Favorable tax system, with no capital gains tax or real estate inheritance tax, and no global taxation;
● A vacation paradise with beautiful surroundings and a high quality of life.
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