Exclusively Yours Anguilla: The #1 Island in the Caribbean

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The travel and tourism industry in Anguilla has no shy to think, they are the number one island in the Caribbean. At the recently concluded State of Industry event in Cayman Island, Kimberly King, CMO of Anguilla tourism explained why.

Anguilla, situated in the Eastern Caribbean, is a British Overseas Territory consisting of a compact primary island and multiple smaller islets. The beaches of Anguilla vary, featuring expansive sandy shores like Rendezvous Bay, which offers views of the nearby Saint Martin island, as well as hidden coves accessible only by boat, like those found at Little Bay. Notable protected areas on the island include Big Spring Cave, renowned for its ancient petroglyphs, and East End Pond, a dedicated site for wildlife conservation.

Juliana Airport in neighboring Dutch St. Maarten remains the main gateway to Anguilla, while flights into its airport are increasing, and a new terminal is under construction.

According to Kimberly King, the Chief Marketing Officer for Tourism for the Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB), from January to April this year the island group recorded a record growth in tourism arrivals, bringing the number to 79,936.

American Airlines operated 11 flights per week from various US gateways Libuird told journalists at the Anguilla press conference at the just concluded Caribbean Tourism Board SATIC conference in Cayman Islands.

Anguilla has several inter-Caribbean flights from St. Maarten, St. Barths, Antigua, and San Juan. New flights on Sky High from Santo Domingo are servicing the British territory. Copa Air operates flights to St. Thomas and Jet Blue announced a new service from Westchester, Rhode Island to San Juan and on to Anguilla.

Anguilla has 2 new luxury marina and resort developments

Ani Private Resorts will open a new 15-suite resort on Shoal Bay.

Anguilla was a destination for the island’s famous summer festival that took place July 21 to August 11.

Volun-Tourism is growing for opportunities for visitors to work with island partners to enhance the tourism experience while giving visitors a chance to give back to the community.

Anguilla aims to become the most sustainable island in the region, developing its blue economy, introducing an environmental stewardship program, and establishing the Anguilla Renewable Energy Advisory.

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Exclusively Yours Anguilla: The #1 Island in the Caribbean

The island people of Anguilla love music. The Moonsplash legendary festival will return to the island in March 2025.

The Festival del Mar is a celebration of all things sea, and visitors can get ready for some delicious seafood, music, and boat racing. The 4th AnnualAnguilla Culinary Experience (ACE) is an event for foodies taking place on April 30/May 5, 2025

Anguilla’s lucrative meeting and incentive travel market hosted more than 00 buyers and suppliers at CMITE in August

Anguilla has its world underwater and dive professionals invite visitors to explore this world.

Anguilla is also for business, inviting foreign companies, its principles, and employees to move to the island to take advantage of the AZUR Special Economic Zone.

For more information on the number one island in the Caribbean go to https://ivisitanguilla.com/

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Juergen T Steinmetz

Juergen Thomas Steinmetz has continuously worked in the travel and tourism industry since he was a teenager in Germany (1977).
He founded eTurboNews in 1999 as the first online newsletter for the global travel tourism industry.

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