Cricket mania is proving to be a blessing for the Caribbean tourism industry as some of the islands hosting upcoming matches are reporting near fully booked flights and hotels.
tourism officials from Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados are beaming with excitement about the benefits that their economies will receive in the coming months due to hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup, Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and England tour.
Colin James, chief executive officer of the Antigua and Barbuda tourism Authority, said the country’s tourism sector is set to break records due to the influx of visitors.
“Over 4,000 visitors are coming in. We have Australia, we have England, we have Scotland. We have the countries that are walking with the large fan bases. And then right after that, Fair Play Women’s Cricket. Then right after that, CPL and Carnival. And then in November, you have England touring the West Indies again, and England does not tour the West Indies unless they play in Antigua,”…
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