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EXPERIENCE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA 2000

July 10, 2000…New York, NY - The Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism together with American Airlines and the Antigua Hotels and Tourist association have launched Experience Antigua and Barbuda 2000 - A series of 3 and 4 night familiarization trips for travel agents which will start on September 04 thru October 30, 2000 with departures every Monday and Thursday during that period.

Open to IATAN agents only in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada, the 3 night fam trip is offered at US$234 per person and the 4 night at US$279 and includes airfare, accommodations, all meals, hotel inspection tours and an educational seminar. Agents will be guests at a number of participating hotels which include, Allegro Pineapple Beach, Blue Waters, Galley Bay, Hawksbill Beach Resort, Rex Halcyon, Sunsail Club Colonna, St. James's Club and The Royal Antiguan Beach and Tennis Resort. No spouses are permitted, and there is a limit of 2 agents, per agency.

David Fernandez, Director of Tourism for Antigua and Barbuda, USA noted that "this is a wonderful opportunity for agents to get to know our twin islands." "Following the successful re-branding of our destination as 'The Caribbean you've always imagined,' and a number of product improvements, we know that agents who participate in Experience Antigua and Barbuda 2000 will be equipped to sell our destination."

Agents wishing to participate should contact the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism at 888. 268.4227 or 212.541.4117 or via fax at 212.541.4789 for additional details.

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