ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – An unparalleled line-up of international football legends will unite in Grenada from May 3rd to May 5th, 2024 for a historic weekend celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Grenada Football Association (GFA) and the 50th anniversary of Grenada’s independence. The centerpiece “Legends Match – The Caribbean vs The World” will take […]
Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The unleashing of remaining pent-up demand, increased air connectivity, and a stronger recovery […]
St. George – Adam Stewart, Executive Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, will keynote the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Sustainable Tourism Conference, which will take place in St. George’s, Grenada, from April 22 to 24, 2024. The pivotal conference, produced in partnership with the Grenada Tourism Authority, will explore the 5 Ps – People, Planet, Prosperity, Purpose […]
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) praised tourism stakeholders in Grenada for their dedication to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, a partnership that has resulted in sustainable growth within the destination’s tourism industry. During her inaugural visit to The Spice Island last month, Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO […]
St. George – February saw a celebration of colour, and an increase of 29% year over year in UK arrivals across the tri-island state of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique as the Spice Isle celebrated 50 years of independence. This follows an increase of 8% in January 2024. This is in no small part due […]
By Dr. Basil Springer “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.” – Proverbs 3:27 In my previous column on November 5, 2023, I shared how a wave of nostalgia swept over me, transporting me back to the inaugural event of the Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: The majority of Caribbean economies are on the rebound says Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Mr. Ian Durant. Speaking at the Bank’s Annual News Conference on February 20, 2024, the Bank’s chief economist stated that “CDB forecasts an average growth rate of 8.6% for its 19 Borrowing Member Countries in 2024, largely attributable to increased oil […]
St. George – Destination Grenada has much to celebrate as the tri island state has been lauded as one of THE places to visit in 2024 by several international publications. Grenada has secured a spot on the coveted New York Times “52 Places To Go in 2024” list and British Vogue touted Grenada as one […]
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL– The President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) wants a full-court press from regional stakeholders to boost air connectivity this year. “As tourism rebounds, there is absolutely no room for complacency,” warned Nicola Madden-Greig, who called on industry officials to remain laser-focused on maintaining the airlift that has returned since […]
