Grenadian Minister Lennox Andrews leads tourism delegation to Saudi Arabia, UK

In a triumphant return to Grenada, Honourable Lennox Andrews, Minister of Tourism, not too long ago led a delegation to Saudi Arabia and the UK. 

The completed mission geared toward bolstering Grenada’s tourism business and fostering worldwide collaborations. The delegation included Mr. Isaac Bhagwan, Everlasting Secretary, and Ms. Petra Roach, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority.

One of many pivotal highlights of this diplomatic enterprise was the go to to Saudi Arabia, the place the delegation obtained an invite from the Saudi authorities to attend the United Nations World Tourism Group (UNWTO) 2023 World Tourism Day. 

The occasion centered across the theme “Tourism and Inexperienced Investments.”

UNWTO recognized investments as a vital issue for the revival and enlargement of the tourism sector. In response, the decision was made to each private and non-private sectors to collaborate on a profitable technique implementation.

Unveiling the Riyadh College of Tourism and Hospitality

Throughout their time in Saudi Arabia, the delegation witnessed the revealing of the Riyadh College of Tourism and Hospitality, a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, Qiddiya, and UNWTO. Discussions with His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia, included prospects for providing scholarships to Grenadian college students for enrollment at this prestigious establishment.

UK go to strengthens partnerships and consciousness

The delegation’s journey continued in the UK, the place they engaged with tour operators and media shops. 

They had been joined by Mr. Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, of their endeavors. Interviews had been performed with notable commerce and shopper journalists, together with famend journey author and photographer Nigel Tisdall and Katherine Masters, Options Editor at TTG (Journey Commerce Gazette).

Constructive outlook for Grenada’s winter season

Conferences had been held with British Airways and different tour operators, corresponding to Caribtours, who reported strong bookings for the upcoming winter season. 

Grenada’s visibility and demand continued to surge, with British Airways sustaining a powerful partnership by their thrice-weekly service.

Spotlight: GTA-hosted stakeholder dinner

A notable spotlight of Minister Andrews’ go to was a stakeholder dinner hosted by the Grenada Tourism Authority. 

The occasion garnered the presence of Her Excellency Racher Croney, newly appointed Excessive Commissioner to the UK. Through the dinner, Minister Andrews shared latest initiatives geared toward enhancing Grenada’s tourism sector. 

These initiatives embody the launch of 31 new sculptures for the enlargement of the Underwater Sculpture Park and ongoing coaching packages beneath the Pure Grenada Excellence Champion program.

Fostering robust collaborations

Minister Lennox Andrews expressed the federal government’s unwavering dedication to strengthening partnerships with commerce associates and the media. 

These partnerships play a pivotal function in sustaining the optimistic momentum skilled by Grenada’s tourism business. 

The Minister emphasised the dedication to sustainable tourism improvement, aligning with the thrilling initiatives unveiled in the course of the delegation’s mission. These initiatives not solely meet however exceed the expectations of tourists whereas preserving the pure magnificence and tradition of Grenada.

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