Buzz Highlights Spa and Wellness

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Tourism News

Monday, 28 May 2012 10:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - Antigua & Barbuda’s North American tourism offices have released the Spa and Wellness issue of the A&B BUZZ.

The monthly e-magazine addresses increasing global interest in ecotourism and sustainability by highlighting the destination’s diverse offerings in spa and wellness products and services.

The May/June issue looks at the growing list of centenarians in Antigua & Barbuda, and surmises that while not a predictor of life expectancy, this points to a destination that is on a positive path to wellness. In A&B, age is honour, and the proposed plan to rename streets to honour the oldest citizens is cited as evidence that “a country’s health is its wealth”.

"Greener Accommodations and Eco Comfort" discusses Curtain Bluff's recent recognition as the “Caribbean’s Greenest Hotel” at the World Travel Awards.

Close to 10 local properties are currently “Green Globe Certified,” the global travel and tourism industries’ certification programme for sustainable tourism. Green Globe members save energy and water resources, reduce operational costs, positively contribute to local communities and their environment and meet the high expectations of green leisure and business travellers.

With a growing trend in ecotourism, many visitors want to identify the source of their food and several hotels have established their own on site gardens. In "Lush Gardens at A&B Resorts," readers tour Galley Bay and Hermitage Bay Resorts, and the Inn at English Harbour, where an array of herbs and produce are grown on property.

"Delicious Healing with Local Herbs" identifies a variety of local herbs used in signature dishes that also have miscellaneous medicinal applications.

"Fruitastic Discoveries" introduces tropical fruits grown in Antigua & Barbuda that have similar nutritional value or similar taste as staple fruit options such as apples, oranges, and bananas.


US Director of Tourism Derede Samuel-Whitlock said, “Eco practices and sustainability are no longer just marks of distinction, but are quickly becoming requirements to doing business in global travel and tourism.

For many visitors, 'going green' is a way of life that permeates many aspects of their lifestyle." Whitlock also announced that in light of this growing trend, this year’s destination wedding, as part of the Romance Month promotions, will have an "eco chic" theme.



The A&B BUZZ is a monthly online publication that provides a comprehensive overview of the destination’s key strengths and features product updates, special promotions, and industry news as a core part of the North American Tourism Office's digital strategy. 



Presented in a lifestyle format, utilizing a multimedia combination of print, audio, video, and social media, The BUZZ provides a cost effective conduit between the destination and the travel industry.

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