GRENADA WELCOMES ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE LINES
Cruise Season 2022-23 is in Full Swing in Grenada
St. George’s, Grenada, Oct. 2022 – Its big business and big boats on the high seas following the Grenada Tourism Authority’s announcement that the cruise season is underway after the arrival earlier this month of Celebrity Summit, part of the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. The big ship carried 1500 passengers to the port at Melville Street in St. George’s. Two hundred and two (202) cruise calls are scheduled this season, with an expected passenger count of 377,394, representing an 11% increase from the benchmark 2018 – 2019 season. Cruise tourism derives several benefits for host destinations such as boosting revenue, job creation, infrastructure development, professional development, and cultural exchange between foreigners and citizens.
The season signals economic growth for many sectors. It creates an immediate multiplier effect by boosting the revenues of many local businesses such as the taxi and transportation sector, tour operators, local spice and craft vendors, artisans, and restaurants. CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority Petra Roach stated, “Grenada is ready for the 2022-23 cruise season. In preparation, the GTA has facilitated training and workshop sessions focused on professional development, hospitality, and cultural engagement sessions, aimed at enhancing service excellence. For more information, visit https://www.puregrenada.com/.
“Many cruise visitors are repeat visitors who choose to return to the destinations where they have had the best and most authentic experiences. Our overall growth in this sector speaks to strong consumer interest, our continued focus on expanding our product offering, and our commitment to continuous product development and training for our stakeholders’ partners.” said Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, “The cruise sector is important for Grenada as it generates substantial economic activity. The GTA is committed to improving Grenada’s product offering and increasing the number of ships and calls to our ports. In addition, we want to ensure further employment opportunities for our people.” Speaking at the Melville street welcome center, The Honorable Lennox Andrews, Minister of Tourism, was optimistic about the growth in the cruise sector, “Over the years, our team at the Grenada Tourism Authority has established an excellent network of industry partners as well as various public and private stakeholders and together they have all collaborated to take full advantage of the benefits of the cruise industry.“
About Grenada
Pure Grenada, the Spice of the Caribbean, is a hidden gem with unspoiled beauty offering a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you will feel instantly renewed. Famed for its aromatic spices and organic chocolate, the tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique is located in the eastern Caribbean. The Pure Grenada experience beckons visitors to its 40 white sandy beaches including the world-famous Grand Anse Beach, 15 breathtaking waterfalls, six chocolate factories, four rum distilleries, and more than 30 unforgettable dive sites, including the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean ‘Bianca C’ and the World’s First Underwater Sculpture Park. To plan your next vacation to Grenada, visit www.puregrenada.com.
