St. Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its diverse Tourism offerings. Extending forty five( 45) miles from mainland St. Vincent in the North to Petite St. Vincent in the South, the Archipelago offers a different experience on any of its thirty two( 32) Islands and Cays. Diversity is made real in its mile after mile expanse of a mixture of black sand beaches( volcanic formation) on mainland St. Vincent to stunning white sand beaches( coral formation) in the Grenadines. Compliment this with optimum quality luxury Hotels and Resorts, world class sailing and diving, water sports, eco-tourism, exquisite weddings and honeymoon settings and exciting festivals and events and you can envisage a destination that is being increasingly sort after, bringing to life the much referred to captions of St. Vincent and the Grenadines being: The Gem of the Antilles, Land of the Blessed and the Caribbean you’ ve been looking for.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is also widely known for its extremely fertile soil, enhanced by volcanic eruption deposits( last being in 1979). In fact, it is widely stated that if you stand too long in one spot in St. Vincent and the Grenadines you will grow. Much focus is therefore currently being placed on Agricultural production. This will satisfy several objectives including: Enhancing food security, increasing export potential and adding further value to the culinary offerings in the Tourism Sector.
Given this menu of options and the fast track of attractive incentives for investment and improved access and accommodation, Tourism is poised to accelerate the countries potential and possibilities and enhance its economic recovery from the Global Economic down turn and three( 3) years of successive Economic growth. This previously best kept secret and private getaway is now very public knowledge. Get your taste of paradise now.
Are you seeking to expand your source markets and if yes, can you share with us the new markets you are hoping to attract? Sometime in the very near future, we will be looking to expand our source markets. As such, we are in the process of completing the research and gathering the relevant data to allow us to arrive at fully informed decisions.
What would you say are the challenges your country faces, if any, to its tourism growth?
• Risks related to climate change and climate variability.
• Vulnerability to natural disasters
• The seasonality of demand particularly with in cruise tourism. However, there is potential to promote and capitalize on domestic tourism in low season.
• Accessible Holidays is an emerging concept. Currently working towards disability access in the tourism sector.
• Popular destinations which are actively competing for the share of the tourism pie. SVG has unique selling points( 4 niche products) diving, romance, sailing and eco- tourism).
• Economic downturn in key source markets.
• Many countries have embarked on vigorous domestic tourism promotion, eg. the UK and the USA.
What is your tourism investment strategy? St. Vincent and the Grenadines( SVG) is very much open for business. In fact, the investment climate is just right.
February 14th this year was a turning point of significant magnitude for the country as it signaled the breaking of a new dawn with the opening
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