Antigua and Barbuda invite Advisors to register for Second Annual Black Pineapple Awards 

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is reminding travel advisors that there’s still time to qualify for an opportunity to be included in the Black Pineapple Awards — Antigua and Barbuda’s premier travel trade recognition event named for the iconic Antigua black pineapple, a symbol of hospitality and excellence.

Canadian travel professionals are encouraged to register all their Antigua and Barbuda bookings made between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, for the chance to be honoured at the highly anticipated awards celebration taking place in Antigua from Dec. 3 to Dec. 7, 2025.

The Black Pineapple Awards were created to celebrate the invaluable role of travel advisors in growing Antigua and Barbuda’s presence in the Canadian market.

Top winners will be flown to the islands of Antigua and Barbuda for an unforgettable awards experience filled with cultural discovery, luxury hospitality, and island adventures.

How to Participate:

• Register all Antigua and Barbuda bookings made between October 1, 2024 – Sept. 30, 2025 on the Antigua and Barbuda Travel Agent website at www.AntiguaBarbudaTA.com
• Each registered booking is an entry into the awards program.
• Travel advisors with the highest sales, most room nights, and most individual bookings will be recognized.

Tameka Wharton, Director of Tourism Canada, said that: “Canadian travel advisors are instrumental in sharing the beauty and diversity of Antigua and Barbuda with travellers. The Black Pineapple Awards not only recognizes top sellers but also rewards the creativity and passion that Canadian agents bring to promoting our destination.”

The five-day awards celebration will include exclusive networking events, awards gala, and island experiences that showcase why Antigua and Barbuda remain one of the Caribbean’s most desired destinations.

Canadian travel advisors are encouraged to begin registering their bookings today to maximize their entries before the Sept. 30 deadline. Full details on how to register and participate will be available through the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Canadian office and official trade channels.