Antigua and Barbuda Tourism E-Blast February Edition Mys-toric Tours Island Adventure Powered by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority IN THIS ISSUE EVENTS EVENT FEATURE ISSUE FEATURE ISLAND SPECIALS TOURISM UPDATE HOTEL SPOTLIGHT ADVENTURE TOURS FEATURED TOURISM PERSONALITY What is The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism E-Blast? W elcome to the February edition of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism E-Blast! ? The Tourism E-Blast is a monthly editorial piece that highlights travel and tourism happenings in Antigua and Barbuda, keeping all within the industry well-informed. You’ll get a skeletal insight into tourism statistical performance and governmental destination management efforts and strategies. You’ll also get information on events and travel-related updates, to arm all interested in the things happening in and around our islands, where the beach is just the beginning... 3 Contents6 4 Events Calendar What happens on the islands in the months of February and March 2013. 6 February Event Feature Jolly Harbour Valentine’s Regatta 8 The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda: Mys-toric Tours A discussion on tours offered by the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda. 9 February Island Specials Hotel and resort specials in the month of February. 10 Tourism Industry News Comprehensive update on the state of the Tourism Industry. Includes: Marketing, Airlift and Statistics and Sea Focus: Cruise Industry. 16 Island Adventure An ABTA review of a local tour/attraction.
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