Says it will provide a major boost to regional travel and tourism The move by American Airlines to introduce preflight testing for passengers travelling to Jamaica, the Bahamas and eventually the rest of CARICOM is a game-changer and can provide a major boost to help revive the region’s travel and tourism sector. This bold new […]
Theme: Tourism and Rural Development September 27, 2020. Fellow Grenadians, as I address you on this occasion of World Tourism Day, we must recognize that we are at a critical juncture in our Tourism industry and its future. In 2020, we began the year with renewed vigour and hope for continued growth after two consecutive […]
While the first week of the return of leisure travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands has been “extraordinarily successful”, according to Department of Tourism representatives, the Territory continues to urge compliance with the stringent protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Territory. Commissioner […]
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is using online roundtable discussions as part of its wider efforts to help accelerate the rebuilding of the Caribbean tourism sector and to ensure the region emerges from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) stronger than it was before the pandemic brought the lifeblood industry to a virtual standstill. CHTA […]
September 22, 2020 – Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has welcomed Monday’s announcement by Sandals that close to 600 team members have returned to work. Over the next few weeks, the workers will be trained in Sandals’ Premium Protocols of Cleanliness, ahead of the planned re-opening of the […]
Pink Gin Beach, Grenada- September 21, 2020- Sandals Grenada will be the latest Sandals Resort to reopen its doors after a six-month closure brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday September 21st the resort began preparations by bringing back out close to 600 team members for enhanced training in its well established Sandals Platinum […]
The Caribbean Connection Walk for Wellness brought the travel community together to celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day on September 12, 2020. Using modern communications tools, the virtual walk brought travel advisors together with fitness enthusiasts in the destinations that they sell, to explore the range of wellness offerings that can be enjoyed throughout the region. The […]
Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia continues to be recognized for its commitment to sustainable tourism, having passed its Green Globe recertification with flying colors. The largest locally owned and operated resort group, with five properties in the north of the island, once again earned the Green Globe Gold member certification, awarded to members that have […]
The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has recognized the Government of Grenada’s efforts in implementing enhanced health and safety measures and creating a safe, gradual plan in restarting its Tourism industry. In a letter written by President and CEO of the WTTC Gloria Guevara to the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), she thanked the GTA […]
