Travel in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Arrivals decrease in 2014 for St Vincent and the Grenadines

While the Caribbean nation recorded an increase in tourism revenue in 2014, a big jump in arrivals was not seen. Instead, the 32-island archipelago seeks moderate tourism as it prides itself on being a “non-touristy destination”, with excellent beaches, untouched natural scenery, and friendly people bringing tourists to the islands in 2014.

Online opinion is important

In 2014, additional travellers searched for online recommendations and opinions regarding hotels, attractions, and travel in general. SVG has a strong presence on social media and continuously posts articles, news, pictures and promotions on Facebook.

Argyle International Airport close to becoming a reality

In 2014, progress was made on the US$240 million Argyle International Airport built on 175 acres of land, with a paved runway which is 9,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. The airport is designed to handle more than five times the capacity of the current airport, about 1.5 million passengers per year. Despite missing several completion deadlines, the airport is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2015, and operational by mid-2015. Upon completion, it is expected that airlines will help the tourism sector bring in direct flights from multiple destinations.

St Vincent and the Grenadines offers a Digital Detox vacation

St Vincent and the Grenadines are encouraging visitors to experience a Digital Detox getaway, with tourists being asked to de-tech and hand over their cell phones and gadgets for a technology-free break. Indeed, several hotels on the islands have no televisions in rooms and use of technology is discouraged on beaches.

New airport will boost arrivals growth

Increased growth is expected during the forecast period due to the opening of an international airport. While the country’s existing ET Joshua airport could receive flights from other countries, it could not receive large-passenger jets from places like the United States, Canada and the UK. An increase in air passengers will contribute to growth in the future.

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