
Successive governments of Antigua and Barbuda have adopted policies prioritizing the development of the tourism industry. Tourism revenue now accounts for 60% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 80% of foreign exchange earnings, with 10,000 people employed in the sector. In 2000, the total number of tourist arrivals in Antigua and Barbuda reached 635,000, an increase of 19% compared to the previous year.



