Regional Data: Anguilla is hosting CARICOM’s statistical meetings for the first time, bringing regional officials together from Oct. 26–30 to coordinate census work and improve data for planning and development. Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board pitched the island’s luxury stays, villas and experiences to 200 travel professionals in London, as the island ranked the Caribbean’s top festive-season destination in Virtuoso’s latest survey. Young Talent: Anguilla’s Denayja Cognette is among ten finalists for the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant on Dec. 30 in St. Kitts and Nevis. Marine Safety: Three new ocean buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, supporting forecasting, disaster preparedness, fisheries and coastal management. Tourism Innovation: A locally developed platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services.
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Youth Spotlight: Anguilla’s Denayja Cognette is among 10 finalists for the 44th Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant, set for December 30 in St. Kitts and Nevis. Regional Role: Anguilla makes history as the first host of CARICOM’s statistical meetings, beginning today. Regional officials will discuss census coordination and better data for development planning. Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board promoted the island to 200 luxury travel advisors in London, building ties ahead of its 2027 U.K. market push. Marine Safety: Three new ocean buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data to support forecasting, disaster readiness, fisheries and coastal management. Island Recognition: Anguilla was named the Caribbean’s leading luxury island and culinary destination at the World Travel Awards, and ranked the region’s top holiday destination in Virtuoso’s festive-season bookings.
Youth Spotlight: Anguilla’s Denayja Cognette is among ten finalists for the 44th Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant, set for December 30 in St. Kitts and Nevis. Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board pitched the island to 200 travel professionals at a London luxury travel event, aiming to turn new contacts into bookings. Virtuoso data also ranks Anguilla the Caribbean’s top festive-season destination. Regional Data: Anguilla will host CARICOM’s statistical meetings for the first time, beginning October 26. Delegates will discuss census coordination and how better data can support development planning. Marine Safety: Three new ocean-monitoring buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, supporting forecasting, disaster readiness, transport and fisheries.
Youth Spotlight: Anguilla’s Denayja Cognette is among 10 finalists for the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant, set for Dec. 30 in St. Kitts. Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board pitched the island to 200 luxury travel professionals at a London event as it steps up its U.K. push. Anguilla also ranked the Caribbean’s top holiday destination on Virtuoso’s festive-season list. Regional Role: Anguilla hosts CARICOM statistical meetings from Oct. 26 to 30 for the first time, bringing regional officials together to discuss census coordination and data for development planning. Marine Safety: Three new ocean buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, supporting marine forecasts, disaster readiness, fisheries and coastal management. Getting Around: A locally developed service now lets visitors and residents book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur trips.
Tourism: Anguilla has been named the Caribbean’s No. 1 holiday destination for the festive season in Virtuoso’s latest rankings, placing third worldwide. The West End also ranked among the world’s top individual destinations. Regional Leadership: Anguilla is set to host CARICOM statistical meetings for the first time, from October 26 to 30, bringing regional officials together to discuss census coordination and better data for development planning. Marine Safety: Three new ocean-monitoring buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, supporting forecasts, disaster preparedness, fisheries and coastal management. Travel Access: The Anguilla Tourist Board promoted the island to 200 travel professionals at a London luxury-travel event, while a locally developed platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services. Youth Achievement: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress.
Marine Safety: Anguilla has deployed three ocean-monitoring buoys to transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, strengthening marine forecasts and support for disaster preparedness, transport and fisheries. Regional Leadership: The island will host CARICOM’s statistical meetings for the first time from October 26 to 30, bringing regional experts together to improve data for planning and development. Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board showcased the island to 200 travel professionals at Virtuoso On Tour in London, building partnerships in a key luxury travel market. Digital Services: A locally developed platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services. Youth Achievement: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress. The island was also named the Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination and Leading Culinary Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
Marine Safety: Three new SOFAR buoys will transmit near-real-time wave and swell data, helping Anguilla improve marine forecasts, disaster readiness and coastal management. Tourism: The Anguilla Tourist Board showcased the island to 200 travel professionals at Virtuoso On Tour in London, aiming to turn UK luxury-market connections into bookings. Regional Leadership: Anguilla will become the first CARICOM Associate Member to host the region’s statistical meetings, beginning October 26 and focusing on census coordination and better data for development planning. Young Talent: Anguilla’s Denayja Cognette is among the finalists for the 44th Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant; Amarni Webster, 15, recently won the CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Island Recognition: Anguilla took Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Local Services: A new online platform lets residents and visitors book and pay for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers.
Regional Data: Anguilla will host CARICOM’s statistical meetings for the first time, bringing regional officials together from October 26 to 30 to discuss census coordination and how better data can support development. Tourism: The island has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Young Leaders: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Local Innovation: A new Anguilla-developed platform lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services.
Regional Data: Anguilla will host CARICOM statisticians from October 26–30 for talks on improving data and development planning, the first time the Associate Member has hosted the meetings. Tourism: The island has won 2026 World Travel Awards for Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination. A new local platform lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services, while recent tourism-board events generated inquiries and bookings from luxury travel advisers. Youth: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress, presenting ideas on the future of Caribbean tourism. Digital Economy: .ai registrations generated EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in revenue in the year to August, supporting the island’s sovereign wealth fund. Regional Sports: Anguilla will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027.
Regional Data: Anguilla will host CARICOM statistical meetings from October 26 to 30, its first time hosting the gatherings. Statisticians will discuss improving regional data for development planning and resilience. Youth Leadership: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress, putting the island’s young talent in the regional spotlight. Tourism Services: A locally developed platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur services, including airport and ferry transfers. Tourism Recognition: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Digital Economy: The island reported EC$244 million in .ai domain income for the year through August, supporting its sovereign wealth fund and disaster preparedness. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027, bringing regional leaders together to explore how sports can boost tourism and local opportunities.
Regional Links: Anguilla youth parliamentarian representatives joined a cultural exchange in Antigua hosted by China’s ambassador, promoting dialogue among young people from five Caribbean countries. Sport: Anguilla teams will compete in the Luther Kelly Over 35 Cricket Cup in Nevis on Nov. 7–8. The island also hosted the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championship, where Bermuda’s Eric West won by eight shots. Tourism: Anguilla has launched online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers. The island also earned 2026 World Travel Awards for leading culinary destination and luxury island, and will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027. Young Leaders: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress. Digital Economy: Officials say .ai domain income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, supporting a sovereign wealth fund.
Tourism: Anguilla’s new online booking platform lets residents and visitors reserve and pay for licensed taxi and chauffeur rides, while the Tourist Board says its luxury travel meetings generated inquiries and bookings. Island Profile: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary and Leading Luxury Island honors at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Cap Juluca also reopened for the winter season with a new skincare treatment. Digital Economy: The .ai domain brought in EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year through August—91% of the annual forecast—and officials say September sales rose despite concern over the AI-name debate. Regional Spotlight: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress. The island will host the first CTO Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027, and a 118-berth superyacht marina is planned to open next year.
| Tourism Services: Anguilla’s new locally developed RSVD | Transfers platform lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur rides, with fares based on official rates. Visitor Demand: The Anguilla Tourist Board says meetings with more than 70 luxury travel advisers generated inquiries and on-the-spot bookings. Island Recognition: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Youth Leadership: Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit, Aug. 12–14, 2027, focused on attracting visitors and creating local opportunities through sport. .ai Revenue: Officials say domain income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) through August, and September sales rose despite concerns over a U.S. push to rename artificial intelligence. |
Tourism and Transport: Anguilla has launched online booking and payment for licensed taxi and chauffeur services, letting residents and visitors arrange airport, ferry and island transfers in advance. The Anguilla Tourist Board also reports new inquiries and bookings after meeting more than 70 luxury travel advisers at ILTM North America. Sport: Bermuda’s Eric West won the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championship at Aurora International Golf Club, finishing eight shots ahead. Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, was named the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress winner. Island Profile: Anguilla took Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards. The island will host the CTO’s first Caribbean Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027. .ai Revenue: Officials say domain income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, supporting a sovereign wealth fund; September sales rose from August despite concerns over a proposed AI rebrand.
Golf: Bermudian Eric West won the Eastern Caribbean Golf Association Championship at Anguilla’s Aurora International Golf Club by eight strokes, finishing seven over par after 54 holes. Youth Leadership: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism for her ideas on skills and jobs in the sector. Visitor Services: A locally developed platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur trips, including airport and ferry transfers. Tourism: Anguilla earned Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination honours at the 2026 World Travel Awards; the Tourist Board also reported new inquiries and bookings after meeting more than 70 luxury travel advisers. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the CTO’s inaugural Caribbean Sports Tourism Summit on Aug. 12–14, 2027. .ai Economy: Officials say September domain sales rose from August despite concerns about a proposed rebranding of artificial intelligence; .ai income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August.
| Visitor Services: Anguilla’s locally developed RSVD | Transfers platform now lets residents and visitors book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur rides, including airport and ferry transfers. Tourism Trade: The Anguilla Tourist Board says its ILTM North America outreach generated new inquiries and on-the-spot bookings while reaching more than 70 luxury travel advisers. Tourism Honors: Anguilla won the 2026 World Travel Awards’ Caribbean titles for Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination. Youth & Sports: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress; the island will also host the organization’s first Sports Tourism Summit in August 2027. Digital Economy: Officials say .ai domain income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, supporting a sovereign wealth fund, and September sales rose from August. New Development: Port Nimara, Anguilla’s first superyacht marina, is planned to open in 2027 with 118 berths and resort, dining and retail facilities. |
Youth Tourism: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, earning regional recognition for ideas on developing young talent and tourism jobs. Carnival Corporation, the congress’ lead sponsor, is supporting the next generation of tourism leaders. Football: Anguilla’s U15 girls lost 5-0 to Aruba in the FIFA invitational final; Aruba finished unbeaten. Tourism: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary and Leading Luxury Island titles at the 2026 World Travel Awards. The island will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit on Aug. 12–14, 2027. Getting Around: A locally developed service now lets visitors and residents book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur transfers. .ai Revenue: Domain income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, and September sales rose from August despite concerns about a proposed rebranding of artificial intelligence.
Tourism Talent: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, earning the title of Regional Junior Minister of Tourism and a mentorship backed by Carnival Corporation. Visitor Services: A locally developed platform now lets visitors and residents book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur rides, with fares based on the island’s official rates. Tourism Recognition: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards. Sports Tourism: The island will host the CTO’s inaugural Sports Tourism Summit on Aug. 12–14, 2027, focused on attracting visitors and creating opportunities for local communities. Digital Revenue: Anguilla’s .ai domain brought in EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August—91% of its annual forecast—and officials say September sales rose despite concerns over a proposed AI rebrand. Major Development: Port Nimara, Anguilla’s first superyacht marina, is expected to open in 2027 with 118 berths and resort, dining and retail facilities.
| Digital Services: Anguilla has launched RSVD | Transfers, a locally developed platform where residents and visitors can book and pay online for licensed taxi and chauffeur rides, including airport and ferry transfers. Tourism: The island won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards, recognizing local restaurants, resorts and tourism businesses. Youth: Anguilla’s Amarni Webster, 15, won the CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress; Carnival Corporation sponsored the event and the first-place prize. .ai Economy: Domain revenue reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, and officials say September sales rose despite concerns over Donald Trump’s AI rebranding remarks. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit on Aug. 12–14, 2027, focused on attracting visitors and creating local opportunities. |
Tourism Honors: Anguilla won Caribbean’s Leading Culinary Destination and Leading Luxury Island Destination at the 2026 World Travel Awards, recognizing its restaurants, resorts and tourism businesses. .ai Revenue: The island says .ai domain sales rose in September despite concern over US President Donald Trump’s push to rename artificial intelligence. Registration income reached EC$244 million (about US$90 million) in the year to August, supporting a sovereign wealth fund and disaster preparedness. Sports Tourism: Anguilla will host the CTO’s first Sports Tourism Summit on Aug. 12–14, 2027, bringing regional officials and industry partners together to explore visitor growth and community benefits. Youth Achievement: Amarni Webster won the CTO’s 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, becoming Anguilla’s first Regional Junior Minister of Tourism in the competition’s 26-year history. Tax Status: Anguilla remains on the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, alongside seven other jurisdictions.
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