Election Travel: SVG Air is adding flights on November 5 between St. Vincent, Carriacou and Grenada to meet election-day demand, including a morning Carriacou–Grenada service. Road Update: From October 19, two weeks of work on Beaulieu Road will bring daytime closures and detours between Mt. Kumar junction and Snug Corner. Tourism Outlook: The IMF projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.9% in 2026, among the strongest forecasts for tourism-dependent Caribbean economies. Local Benefits: OECS leaders say tourism must do more to connect visitors’ spending with local farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses. Culture and Stays: Grenadian artist Shervone Neckles-Ortiz’s work has entered the OAS Art Museum’s permanent collection, while a travel feature spotlights private villa stays and Grenada’s home-kitchen food experiences.
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Regional Air Access: SVG Air will add flights on November 5 to help people travel between St Vincent, Carriacou and Grenada for election day. Road Travel: Beaulieu road works begin Monday, October 19, with daytime closures and detours planned for two weeks. Tourism Outlook: The IMF forecasts Grenada’s economy will grow 3.9% in 2026, among the strongest projections for the region’s tourism-dependent economies. Tourism Value: The OECS says too little visitor spending reaches local farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses, and is urging stronger links between tourism and communities.
Tourism Outlook: The IMF forecasts Grenada’s economy will grow 3.9% in 2026, among the strongest projections for tourism-dependent Caribbean economies. Keeping Tourism Local: The OECS says too much visitor spending leaves the region and urges stronger links between tourism and local farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses. Grenada Experiences: A new luxury-villa feature showcases seven private stays, from Grand Anse beachfront suites to cliffside homes. Grenada’s food scene is also drawing interest, with travellers seeking home-kitchen experiences. Meetings & Events: Grenada hosted the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association’s annual conference at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, reinforcing its role as a regional events venue. Getting Around: Beaulieu road milling starts Monday, October 19, with daytime diversions planned for two weeks. Traffic restrictions will also affect areas around Kirani James Stadium on Sunday.
Tourism Outlook: The IMF forecasts Grenada’s economy to grow 3.9% in 2026, the strongest rate among Caribbean economies it classifies as tourism-dependent. Keeping More Visitor Dollars Local: The OECS says too much tourism income leaves the region, while farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses remain underrepresented in the industry. Food Experiences: More travelers are choosing destinations for their cuisine, and Grenada’s home-kitchen dining offers visitors a personal taste of local life. Beach Stays: A new feature spotlights Grenada’s beaches and small hotels, while Villas of Distinction promotes seven private-villa options, including properties at Grand Anse and oceanfront locations. Culture: Grenadian artist Shervone Neckles-Ortiz’s work, featuring local spices and family history, has become the first Grenadian piece in the OAS Art Museum of the Americas’ permanent collection.
Tourism Outlook: Grenada is forecast to grow 3.9% in 2026, the strongest rate among Caribbean economies the IMF classifies as tourism-dependent. The fund says robust tourism is supporting regional growth, though high public debt and rising food and energy costs remain concerns. Keeping Tourism Dollars Local: OECS Director General Didacus Jules says too little visitor spending reaches local farmers, fishers, artisans and small businesses, and nearby communities do not fully share in tourism’s rewards. Stay and Explore: New travel coverage spotlights Grenada’s private villas and La Sagesse’s palm-fringed beach and intimate hotel. Food Experiences: Travelers are increasingly choosing destinations for their cuisine; in Grenada, visitors can join a local chef at his home for a meal rooted in island ingredients and traditions.
Culture and Tourism: Grenadian artist Shervone Neckles-Ortiz’s Salt of the Earth, Daughter of the Soil has become the first Grenadian work in the OAS Art Museum of the Americas’ permanent collection, raising the island’s cultural profile. Luxury Stays: Villas of Distinction is promoting seven Grenada properties, from cliffside villas to beachfront suites at Silversands, including options on Grand Anse. Hospitality Recognition: Sandals Grenada was among the Caribbean properties recognised at the World Travel Awards, where Sandals Resorts International collected 17 regional honours. Visitor Interest: A Travel Weekly–ITV report says searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after the island featured on Fortune Hotel; searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled. Local Experiences: Grenada’s food scene is drawing travelers to home-based cooking experiences, while La Sagesse’s palm-lined beach and small beachfront hotel offer a quieter alternative to the island’s busier shores.
Luxury Stays: Villas of Distinction is promoting seven Grenada properties across two locations, from cliffside villas to beachfront suites at Silversands on Grand Anse. Beach Escapes: La Sagesse’s palm-fringed bay and golden sand make it a standout for visitors seeking a quieter beach day, with a small hotel right on the shore. Food Tourism: Travelers are adding a home-kitchen meal with chef Kennedy to resort stays near St. George’s, sampling Grenadian cooking and learning how local dishes are made. Screen Tourism: Travel Weekly reports that searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after Fortune Hotel was filmed there, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled.
Travel & Investment: Grenada placed third in the 2026 CBI Index, scoring 72 points behind St. Kitts and Nevis and Dominica. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority’s Pure Experiences initiative is promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage to nature and marine activities. Visitor Interest: Searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after ITV’s Fortune Hotel aired, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled. Travelers are also seeking local food experiences, including home-cooked meals with Grenadian hosts. Beaches & Culture: La Sagesse’s palm-fringed bay and beachfront hotel are drawing attention as a quieter coastal escape. Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s food and traditions.
Screen Tourism: Searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after Fortune Hotel filmed on the island, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled, according to ITV research. Food Experiences: Visitors are increasingly choosing destinations for their cuisine; in Grenada, travelers can join chef Kennedy at his home for a hands-on taste of local cooking. Coastal Stays: La Sagesse’s palm-fringed golden beach and small beachfront hotel offer a quieter alternative to Grenada’s busier shores. Local Tours: The Grenada Tourism Authority is preparing Pure Experiences, a new collection of locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, spanning food, culture, nature and marine activities. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and contemporary dishes made with the island’s staple crop.
Screen Tourism: Grenada holiday searches rose 50% after Fortune Hotel aired, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled, highlighting the show’s power to put the island in front of potential visitors. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage outings to nature and marine activities. Food & Beaches: Travelers are seeking food-led trips, including home-kitchen meals with local cooks, while La Sagesse offers a quieter beach escape, with golden sand, palms and a small beachfront hotel. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing local dishes and treats made with the island’s staple crop. UK Market: The tourism authority is building on interest from UK travel professionals with a November marketplace in Grenada and a familiarisation offer for agents and tour operators travelling before year-end.
Beach Escape: La Sagesse’s palm-lined bay and small beachfront hotel are drawing fresh attention as one of Grenada’s standout spots for a slower beach day. Food Tourism: More visitors are choosing destinations for their cuisine, and in Grenada, travelers can join Chef Kennedy in his home kitchen to make local dishes from scratch. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority is preparing to launch Pure Experiences, promoting locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage to marine and nature excursions. Carriacou Festival: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, with traditional and creative dishes celebrating the island’s staple crop. UK Market: Grenada’s tourism authority is inviting UK agents and operators to visit through its “Meet Me in Grenada” offer and will host a marketplace on the island in November.
Beach Stay: La Sagesse is drawing attention for its golden sand, palm-fringed bay and small beachfront hotel, offering a quieter alternative to Grenada’s busier shores. Food Tourism: More travellers are choosing destinations for their cuisine. In Grenada, chef Kennedy welcomes visitors into his home kitchen to make local dishes from scratch. Screen Appeal: Searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after Fortune Hotel aired, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled, highlighting the show’s reach among prospective visitors. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours and activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Carriacou Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and creative dishes made with the island’s staple crop. UK Trade: The GTA is offering eligible UK agents a £400 contribution toward flights for familiarisation visits before year-end, and will host its Grenada Marketplace from November 11–17.
Food-Led Travel: Grenada’s home-kitchen experiences are drawing visitors beyond resort dining. In the hills above St. George’s, former public-health professor Chef Kennedy welcomes guests to learn how he makes the island’s national dish from scratch. Destination Marketing: Searches for Grenada holidays rose 50% after the TV show Fortune Hotel aired, while searches for Silversands Grand Anse doubled. ITV and Travel Weekly have announced a £500,000 fund to help travel brands use TV advertising. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority is preparing Pure Experiences, a new showcase for locally run food, heritage, nature and marine activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Carriacou Calendar: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s culinary traditions with corn-based dishes and cultural activities. Tourism Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands contend with high energy and transport costs.
Carriacou Escape: Hillsborough is featured among the Caribbean’s most beautiful beach towns, praised for its quiet fishing-village feel and access to Sandy Island. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage to marine and nature activities. Tourism Events: Carriacou’s Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating local dishes and the island’s corn traditions. Trade Outreach: The GTA is inviting UK agents to visit before year-end and will host its Grenada Marketplace from November 11–17. Hotel Spotlight: Condé Nast Traveller readers ranked Grenada’s Calabash Hotel second among Caribbean hotels for 2026; Spice Island Beach Resort is also highlighted among the region’s leading all-inclusive stays. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands face high energy and transport costs.
Visitor Experiences: Grenada Tourism Authority’s Pure Experiences programme, launching mid-October, will promote locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage outings to marine and nature activities. Carriacou Calendar: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing local dishes made with the island’s staple crop. UK Travel Trade: Grenada is inviting UK agents to visit before year-end, offering a £400 flight contribution and an on-island experience; its Marketplace event runs November 11–17. Hotel Recognition: Calabash Hotel ranked second among Caribbean hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, while Silversands Beach House placed ninth. Economic Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands contend with high energy and transport costs.
Local Experiences: Grenada Tourism Authority’s Pure Experiences programme is due to launch in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique—from food and heritage outings to marine and nature adventures. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, with local dishes and treats showcasing the island’s staple crop. Tourism Trade: The GTA is offering UK agents a £400 flight contribution for familiarisation visits before year-end and will host its Grenada Marketplace from November 11–17. Hotel Spotlight: Calabash Hotel ranked second among Caribbean hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, while Grenada’s Silversands Beach House placed ninth. Blue Economy: A final round of OECS matching grants will open for eligible marine-tourism businesses in Grenada and two neighbouring islands, with a proposal webinar set for October 30.
Tourism Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands contend with high energy and transport costs. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority is preparing Pure Experiences, a new showcase for locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, spanning food, culture, nature and marine activities. Trade Push: The GTA is inviting UK agents to visit, offering up to £400 toward flights and an on-island experience; its Grenada Marketplace runs November 11–17. Hotel Honours: Calabash Hotel ranked second among Caribbean hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 reader awards, with Grenada’s Silversands Beach House also making the top 10. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, celebrating the island’s corn-based cuisine. Business Support: A final OECS grant call for blue-economy businesses opens October 30, including marine and coastal tourism operators in Grenada.
Tourism Outlook: The World Bank projects Grenada’s economy will grow 3.3% in 2026, as tourism-dependent islands contend with high energy and transport costs. Local Experiences: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from heritage and food to marine and nature activities. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and new dishes made with the island’s staple crop. Hotel Recognition: Calabash Hotel ranked second among the Caribbean’s top hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards; Silversands Beach House placed ninth. UK Travel Trade: The GTA is offering agents a £400 contribution toward flights for a Grenada visit before year-end, plus an on-island experience and hotel inspections.
Local Experiences: Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run tours across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, from food and heritage outings to marine and nature activities. Carriacou Events: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and new dishes made with the island’s staple crop. UK Travel Trade: The GTA is offering eligible UK agents a £400 flight contribution for a familiarisation visit, plus transfers and an on-island experience; its Grenada Marketplace runs November 11–17. Cruise Tourism: Grenada’s students can enter the FCCA’s essay and poster competitions, focused on local visitor experiences and ocean protection. Hotel Recognition: Calabash Hotel ranked second among the Caribbean’s top hotels in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 reader awards, while Silversands Beach House placed ninth.
Carriacou Food & Culture: Corn Fest returns to Hillsborough Botanical Gardens on October 25, showcasing traditional and creative dishes made with the island’s staple crop. Local Tours: The Grenada Tourism Authority plans to launch Pure Experiences in mid-October, promoting locally run cultural, culinary, nature and marine activities across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. UK Travel Trade: “Meet Me in Grenada” offers eligible agents up to £400 toward flights, while the GTA’s invitation-only Marketplace runs November 11–17 with business meetings and destination visits. Tourism Recognition: Grenada placed seventh among Caribbean islands in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 reader awards; Calabash Hotel ranked second among the region’s hotels, with Silversands Beach House ninth. Blue Economy: A final grant call will offer eligible Grenadian businesses in marine tourism and other blue-economy sectors a chance to fund improvements, with the online launch set for October 30.
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