Editing Barbuda (section)

=== Tourism ===

Barbuda's climate, pristine beaches, and geography have attracted tourists for many years.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=August 22, 2022 |title=Antigua and Barbuda Is Breaking Records, Leading Caribbean Tourism Recovery |url=https://www.caribjournal.com/2022/08/22/antigua-barbuda-caribbean-tourism-recovery/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Caribbean Journal |language=en |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212643/https://www.caribjournal.com/2022/08/22/antigua-barbuda-caribbean-tourism-recovery/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Tourism accounts for more than half Antigua and Barbuda's GDP, 40% of investment, and more than 46% of Antigua and Barbuda's national employment (directly and indirectly).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Antigua and Barbuda: Economy |url=https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/antigua-and-barbuda/economy |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=globaledge.msu.edu |language=en-us |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212645/https://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/antigua-and-barbuda/economy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Blue Economy Context in Antigua and Barbuda |url=https://thecommonwealth.org/publications/rapid-readiness-assessment-transition-sustainable-blue-economy-pilot-project-antigua-and-barbuda/blue-economy-context-antigua-and-barbuda |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Commonwealth |language=en |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212644/https://thecommonwealth.org/publications/rapid-readiness-assessment-transition-sustainable-blue-economy-pilot-project-antigua-and-barbuda/blue-economy-context-antigua-and-barbuda |url-status=live }}</ref> Barbuda is served by [[Burton–Nibbs International Airport]] and also has a ferry service to Antigua.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Henderson |first=James |date=February 5, 2016 |title=Antigua and Barbuda: getting there |language=en-GB |work=The Telegraph |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/articles/antigua-getting-there/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604213301/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/caribbean/antigua-and-barbuda/articles/antigua-getting-there/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2022 |title=Getting To Barbuda |url=https://www.visitantiguabarbuda.com/getting-to-barbuda/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Visit Antigua & Barbuda |publisher=Antigua Barbuda Tourism Authority |language=en-US }}</ref> Popular outdoor activities for tourists include swimming, snorkeling, fishing, and caving.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Tara |date=August 10, 2017 |title=17 of the world's most overlooked islands |url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-most-overlooked-islands/index.html |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212643/https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/worlds-most-overlooked-islands/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MacGregor |first=Sandra |date=October 16, 2022 |title=You Don't Want To Miss These Incredible Turtle Hotspots In Antigua And Barbuda |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sandramacgregor/2022/10/16/you-dont-want-to-miss-these-incredible-turtle-hotspots-in-antigua--barbuda/ |access-date=June 4, 2023 |website=Forbes |language=en |archive-date=June 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230604212643/https://www.forbes.com/sites/sandramacgregor/2022/10/16/you-dont-want-to-miss-these-incredible-turtle-hotspots-in-antigua--barbuda/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Additional popular attractions include the [[Frigatebird|Frigate Bird]] Sanctuary in the Codrington Lagoon, Martello Tower, a 19th-century fort and the Indian Cave with its two rock-carved [[petroglyph]]s.

Other points of interest include the beautiful Pink Sands Beach, Darby's Cave, a [[sinkhole]] with a tropical rain forest inside and Highland House (called ''Willybob'' locally), the ruins of the 18th-century Codrington family home, and the Dividing Wall that separated the wealthy family from its slaves.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.travelagewest.com/Travel/Caribbean/5-Fun-Things-to-Do-in-Barbuda/#.WbcK0u8UjLw |title=5 Fun Things to Do in Barbuda : TravelAge West |website=Travelagewest.com |date=October 2014 }}</ref><ref name="businessfocusantigua.com">{{cite web |date=May 5, 2017 |title=Barbuda: Set for construction of new resorts and airport runway - Business Focus Antigua |url=http://businessfocusantigua.com/barbuda-set-for-construction-of-new-resorts-and-airport-runway/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912055840/http://businessfocusantigua.com/barbuda-set-for-construction-of-new-resorts-and-airport-runway/ |archive-date=September 12, 2017 |access-date=September 11, 2017 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.antiguanice.com/antigua_barbuda_barbuda_places_to_visit.htm |title=Antigua & Barbuda: Places to visit in Barbuda |website=Antiguanice.com |access-date=September 11, 2017 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703085327/http://www.antiguanice.com/antigua_barbuda_barbuda_places_to_visit.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> Years after [[Hurricane Luis]], in August 2017, there were still only two operating resorts on the island, although plans were being made to build other resorts before Hurricane Irma.<ref name="businessfocusantigua.com" />