Curtain Bluff, a renowned resort in Antigua & Barbuda, has been honored with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Environmental Sustainability Award at the 2025 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) in Barbados. This accolade celebrates the resort’s unwavering dedication to environmental conservation, community empowerment, and sustainable tourism practices. Additionally, Curtain Bluff recently achieved Green Globe Platinum Certification, becoming the first property in Antigua to earn this distinction, marking a decade of continuous progress in sustainability.
For over 63 years, Curtain Bluff has pioneered a sustainable tourism model that integrates environmental protection, resource efficiency, and community engagement. The resort has implemented innovative systems for water management, energy conservation, and waste reduction, while actively supporting the Old Road community through educational programs, youth initiatives, and long-term development projects. These efforts have positioned Curtain Bluff as a leader in Caribbean sustainability and garnered international recognition.
Curtain Bluff’s commitment extends to protecting Antigua’s delicate ecosystems through advanced technologies like desalination, wastewater treatment, and natural cooling designs. The resort also promotes guest awareness of sustainability, encouraging responsible behavior and fostering authentic connections with the island’s culture and environment.
Beyond environmental efforts, Curtain Bluff has deeply invested in the Old Road Village, supporting local families through scholarships, school programs, youth sports, and the Old Road Fund. The resort’s initiatives also include eliminating single-use plastics, partnering with local farmers and fishermen, and implementing advanced water systems like reverse osmosis and greywater reuse.
Craig Marshall, Chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA), praised Curtain Bluff’s achievements, calling it an inspiring example for the region. Anique Goodwin, Green Globe administrator for Curtain Bluff, expressed pride in the recognition and urged others to embrace sustainable practices to protect the island’s future.
With over six decades of dedication to environmental stewardship and community upliftment, Curtain Bluff continues to set the standard for sustainable tourism in Antigua & Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.