Antigua and Barbuda, September 14, 2023 – The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) is thrilled to announce the return of its Hospitality Job Fair on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in celebration of World Tourism Day. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose and Exhibition Centre at Perry Bay.

In alignment with the United Nations’ focus on investing in people for World Tourism Day 2023, the ABHTA recognizes the critical importance of human capital in the tourism industry. According to the UN, the global tourism workforce will require millions of hospitality graduates annually until 2030, with an additional 800,000 jobs per year requiring specific vocational training.

Chairman of the ABHTA, Craig Marshall, emphasizes the significance of this initiative, stating, “What better way to celebrate World Tourism Day than by opening up the industry to potential employees throughout Antigua and Barbuda. This year’s event will feature twenty-six (26) businesses eager to fill positions across various sectors of their operations. We are also delighted to welcome our partners from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute, who will be showcasing their services.”

Job seekers attending the fair will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of positions, including Culinary, Food and Beverage, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Tour Guides, Administrative Team, Watersports, Tour Guides, and Adjunct Lecturers.

To streamline the process, job seekers are strongly encouraged to pre-register to secure an interview time slot. Pre-registration can be completed by contacting the ABHTA office at 462.0374/4928, by visiting our website www.antiguahotels.org or by using the following link https://antiguahotels.org/abhta-hospitality-job-fair/

Participating companies include:

  1. Ana’s on the Beach Restaurant and Art Gallery
  2. Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute
  3. Antigua Village “A Condominium Beach Resort”
  4. Antigua Yacht Club Marina Resort
  5. Awesome Development Ventures
  6. Barbuda Cottages/Uncle Roddy’s Bar & Restaurant
  7. Blue Waters Resort & Spa
  8. Carlisle Bay Resort
  9. Cocobay Resort
  10. Colombian Emeralds Antigua
  11. Galley Bay Resort and Spa
  12. Goddard Catering Group (Antigua) Ltd.
  13. Hermitage Bay Resort
  14. Hodges Bay Resort & Spa
  15. Jolly Beach Antigua
  16. Pineapple Beach Club
  17. Royalton Antigua
  18. Sandra’s Beach Shop Bar and Grill
  19. Siboney Beach Club
  20. South Point Hotel Inc.
  21. St. James’s Club & Villas
  22. Tamarind Hills Antigua
  23. The Escape at Nonsuch Bay Resort
  24. The Inn at English Harbour
  25. The Rendezvous Company Ltd.
  26. The Verandah Resort & Spa

For more information and updates on the Hospitality Job Fair, please visit www.antiguahotels.org or contact the ABHTA office.