Saint Vincent and the Grenadines welcomes visitors as the island recovers from Hurricane Beryl

New York, NY (August 2024) –  Visitors continue to discover Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, despite the impact of Hurricane Beryl on the southern part of the island’s archipelago.

Following the passage of the category 4 hurricane on July 1, 2024, which caused severe disruption to parts of the island chain and affected some tourism businesses, the tourism sector remains resilient and open to visitors.

According to Tourism Minister, Honourable Carlos James, the island’s recovery has begun with building a more resilient tourism sector.

“In spite of the challenges encountered during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, our main ports of entry remain operational, including air access to the Argyle International Airport. Our tourism sector is open for business,” the tourism minister assured visitors.

Following two consecutive years of record growth in cruise ship arrivals to the island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is preparing for an active cruise season in the months ahead.

Sailing the turquoise waters of the Grenadines is still a favourite way to explore, snorkel and dive among turtles and other marine life.

In a rush against nature to save the world-famous Salt Whistle Bay, the government has restored beaches on the Mayreau Island in its effort to protect sustainable livelihoods and the natural environment.

“Tourism industry stakeholders, including hotels, and tour operators, are ready to welcome visitors through existing and additional flights from our major source markets and those sailing to our shores. Collectively, we will continue to restore confidence in our tourism sector and will endeavor to ensure our 32 islands and cays remain safe for all to explore,” Minister James said.

For the upcoming winter season, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will welcome American Airlines’ daily flights from Miami, and new flights from Charlotte and New York. While Jet Blue commences operations in October from New York, Air Canada continues its four weekly flights out of Toronto and Caribbean Airlines and Virgin Atlantic continue to service New York and London Heathrow, respectively.

For more information, visit DiscoverSVG.com or email the tourism board’s New York office directly at svgta.us@discoversvg.com.

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About St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG):

A collection of 32 islands and cays in the Caribbean, St. Vincent and the Grenadines boasts the best of what the authentic Caribbean is renowned for. The Grenadines which stretch 45 miles south from the main island of St. Vincent, include eight inhabited islands: Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent (PSV). The Tobago Cays (home of SVG’s national marine park) is a horseshoe shaped reef that shields five deserted islets and is known to have some of the best sailing waters in the world.  For more information on the islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, please visit www.discoversvg.com

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