Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Named Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort

Curtain Bluff, a luxurious resort in Antigua and Barbuda, has been honored as the Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort at the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala 2025. The event, held on October 4 at the Sandals Grande Saint Lucian in Saint Lucia, celebrated excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry across the region. The resort was recognized for its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices and eco-friendly initiatives, setting a benchmark for environmentally conscious hospitality. Graham Cooke, founder of the World Travel Awards, lauded the winners as “stellar examples of tourism excellence,” while Louis Lewis, CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, highlighted the event’s significant impact on boosting the island’s tourism sector. The ceremony also saw other Caribbean destinations and businesses clinching top honors. Saint Lucia secured titles such as Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon and Adventure Destinations, while Jamaica was named Caribbean’s Leading Destination, Cruise Destination, and Tourist Board. The Bahamas took home the award for Leading Luxury Island, and Turks & Caicos was celebrated for its pristine beaches. Notable resort winners included Jade Mountain Resort (Luxury Honeymoon Resort), Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort (Luxury Resort), and Beaches Turks & Caicos (All-Inclusive Family Resort). In North America, The Surrey in New York was crowned Leading Luxury Hotel, and Four Seasons Resort Lanai won Leading Luxury Resort. The aviation sector also saw accolades, with Bahamasair named Caribbean’s Leading Airline, interCaribbean Airways recognized for Leading Cabin Crew, and Delta Air Lines claiming North America’s Leading Airline. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards continues to set the gold standard for excellence in the global tourism industry, celebrating innovation, sustainability, and exceptional service.