Antigua and Barbuda Nominated for Caribbean Culinary Award

by TravelPulse Staff
Last updated: 2:50 PM ET, Fri June 26, 2026

The twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda currently hold the award for “Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination” from the World Culinary Awards, and have been nominated once again for 2026. 

"As Antigua and Barbuda continues to elevate its culinary tourism product, this nomination reinforces Antigua and Barbuda's position as a must-visit destination for food lovers worldwide," says Shermain Jeremey, Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month Lead. "To win this award for a second year would signal that the destination is not only offering high quality cuisine but is also developing a strong culinary identity rooted in local culture, traditions and creativity.”

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism officials are encouraging residents, and visitors to support the destination by casting their votes for Antigua and Barbuda as the Caribbean's Best Emerging Culinary City Destination 2026, through the official World Culinary Awards website. Voting officially opened on June 25 and will run until August 14, 2026.

Related: Antigua and Barbuda Reports Strong Tourism Results to Start 2026

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