Our final three mixologist faced off at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, battling it out at the Taste of Wadadli Mixologist Competition to see who will be named THE ISLAND’S TOP MIXOLOGIST!

Congratulations to the Taste of Wadadli Top Mixologist 2022/2023, Altino Spencer of the Cocobay Resort!! 

Altino’s winning Cocktail, ‘The Blushing Bride’ will be served across the destination as the featured drink at all key promotional events for Antigua and Barbuda.

Stay tuned for the recipe and official release of the Blushing Bride, presented by Altino Spencer.

Destination HOT SAUCE of the Year!
HOME BREW HOT SAUCE

The Fire Pit Competitors definitely brought the HEAT at Taste of Wadadli! Congratulations to Home Brew Hot Sauce. They brought a unique blend of Flavours and Heat the judges were looking for!

The Home Brew Hot Sauce will be served across the destination as the featured Hot Sauce at all key promotional events for Antigua and Barbuda.

A special thank you all of the Fire Pit Hot Sauce Competitors for also spicing up the competition.

What’s next for our Winner? The Journey as the Destination Hot Sauce of the Year 2022/2023 has only just begun!!

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards Gala 

The tourism industry turned out in force to honour its brightest stars at The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Awards Gala held at Sandals Grande Antigua on Sunday 11th December 2022.

Tourism and hospitality industry workers, who generally take the backseat in their professions, were given the opportunity to take centre stage. Honourees arrived in style and in colours to be recognised and celebrated by Tourism Officials and Partners.

This year’s Tourism Awards recognised industry partners in the categories:

ABHTA Employee of the Year
ABHTA Supervisor of the Year
Rising Star of the Year
Young Hotelier of the Year
Young Chef of the Year
Chef of the Year
Transportation Service Provider of the year
Tour Guide of the Year
Port Frontline Employee of the Year
Tourism Employee of the Year
Sustainable Tourism Award
Lifetime Achievement Award