Antigua & Barbuda’s leading tourism industry body is set to connect local and prospective workers with top regional tourism employers through its much-anticipated 2026 Hospitality Job Fair, timed to coincide with the annual celebration of World Tourism Day. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the John E. St. Luce Finance & Conference Centre, running from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and will showcase hundreds of open roles across nearly every segment of the island nation’s hospitality and tourism sector. Participating hiring companies are recruiting for positions spanning front desk operations, food and beverage service, culinary arts, facility maintenance, housekeeping, tour guiding, administrative support, watersports instruction, accounting, and a range of additional specialized and entry-level roles. This year’s fair has been structured to prioritize connecting a diverse pool of candidates to career pathways, welcoming job seekers from all professional backgrounds—from seasoned hospitality veterans looking for a career shift to first-time workers ready to enter the rapidly growing tourism industry. The roster of participating employers spans the full breadth of Antigua & Barbuda’s tourism ecosystem, bringing together long-established luxury resorts, smaller boutique properties, public sector tourism bodies, and new tourism-focused ventures. Confirmed participants include the Antigua and Barbuda National Parks Authority, Blue Waters Resort & Spa, Carlisle Bay Resort, Curtain Bluff Antigua, Elite Island Resorts’ collection of properties (Hammock Cove Antigua, Pineapple Beach Club, St. James’s Club & Villas, and The Verandah Antigua), Hermitage Bay Antigua, Hodges Bay Resort & Spa, Jumby Bay Island, Keyonna Beach Resort, Mill Reef Club, Moon Gate Hotel & Spa, Royalton Antigua, Royalton CHIC Antigua, Sandals Grande Antigua, St. John’s Development Corporation (SJDC)/Heritage Hotel, Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas, Trade Winds Hotel, and newcomer Land Sailing (TIFFINO LTD) – New Tour. The mix of organizations in attendance underscores the wide range of employment options available across Antigua & Barbuda’s $1.5 billion tourism industry, which accounts for more than 60% of the nation’s annual GDP. Beyond large resort properties, roles exist in public park management, adventure tourism, small boutique operations, and support services, creating opportunities for workers with a wide variety of skills and interests. Event organizers with the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) encourage attending job seekers to take full advantage of the in-person networking opportunity by scheduling conversations with as many participating employers as possible to learn about unadvertised roles and company cultures. This year’s event also welcomes back Community First Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. as its major sponsor, marking the second consecutive year the financial institution has partnered with ABHTA to advance the association’s mission of bridging the gap between qualified job seekers and growing tourism employers. Community First will also have an on-site booth at the job fair, where attendees can learn more about the credit union’s range of financial services for hospitality workers, explore its product offerings, and register for on-site membership. To help job seekers make the best possible first impression on hiring managers, ABHTA has issued clear guidance for attendees ahead of the event. All participants are advised to dress in professional attire, bring a valid government-issued form of identification, and carry multiple printed copies of their updated resume to share with prospective employers during one-on-one meetings. Whether a candidate is an experienced hospitality professional exploring new career opportunities, or an individual looking to break into the dynamic tourism industry for the first time, the 2026 Hospitality Job Fair offers a rare chance to meet hiring teams face-to-face, learn about the unique career pathways available across the sector, and connect directly with decision-makers. Registration for the 2026 event is officially open now, with all job seekers required to complete advance registration ahead of the closing date set for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Event organizers note that registration may close earlier than the scheduled date if the maximum capacity for participants is reached, so interested candidates are strongly urged to complete their registration as soon as possible to secure their spot. For registration inquiries or additional information about the event, job seekers can contact the ABHTA directly at 462-0374 or 462-4928.
ABHTA Hospitality Job Fair Returns September 25, Connecting Job Seekers with Industry Opportunities
