SVG Tourism Minister Carlos James
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Minister Carlos James says guests proceed to find the multi-island state, regardless of the influence of Hurricane Beryl on the southern a part of the island’s archipelago.
James mentioned on Tuesday that, following the passage of the class 4 hurricane on July 1, 2024, which brought on extreme disruption to elements of the island chain and affected some tourism companies, the tourism sector “stays resilient and open to guests.”
“Regardless of the challenges encountered throughout the passage of Hurricane Beryl, our essential ports of entry stay operational, together with air entry to the Argyle Worldwide Airport,” he mentioned. “Our tourism sector is open for enterprise.”
Following two consecutive years of file development in cruise ship arrivals to the island, the tourism minister mentioned St. Vincent and the Grenadines is getting ready for an energetic cruise season within the months forward.
He mentioned crusing the turquoise waters of the Grenadines is “nonetheless a favourite technique to discover, snorkel and dive amongst turtles and different marine life.”
In a rush towards nature to save lots of the world-famous Salt Whistle Bay, he mentioned the Authorities of Prime Minister Dr. Ralph E. Gonsalves has restored seashores on Mayreau in its effort to guard sustainable livelihoods and the pure surroundings.
“Tourism business stakeholders, together with motels, and tour operators, are able to welcome guests by means of current and extra flights from our main supply markets and people crusing to our shores,” James mentioned. “Collectively, we are going to proceed to revive confidence in our tourism sector and can endeavor to make sure our 32 islands and cays stay secure for all to discover.”
For the upcoming winter season, he mentioned St. Vincent and the Grenadines will welcome American Airways’ day by day flights from Miami, and new flights from Charlotte and New York.
Whereas Jet Blue commences operations in October from New York, James mentioned Air Canada continues its 4 weekly flights out of Toronto and Caribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic proceed to service New York and London Heathrow, respectively.
