St . Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its diverse Tourism offerings . Extending forty five ( 45 ) miles from mainland St . Vincent in the North to Petite St . Vincent in the South , the Archipelago offers a different experience on any of its thirty two ( 32 ) Islands and Cays . Diversity is made real in its mile after mile expanse of a mixture of black sand beaches ( volcanic formation ) on mainland St . Vincent to stunning white sand beaches ( coral formation ) in the Grenadines . Compliment this with optimum quality luxury Hotels and Resorts , world class sailing and diving , water sports , eco-tourism , exquisite weddings and honeymoon settings and exciting festivals and events and you can envisage a destination that is being increasingly sort after , bringing to life the much referred to captions of St . Vincent and the Grenadines being : The Gem of the Antilles , Land of the Blessed and the Caribbean you ’ ve been looking for .
St . Vincent and the Grenadines is also widely known for its extremely fertile soil , enhanced by volcanic eruption deposits ( last being in 1979 ). In fact , it is widely stated that if you stand too long in one spot in St . Vincent and the Grenadines you will grow . Much focus is therefore currently being placed on Agricultural production . This will satisfy several objectives including : Enhancing food security , increasing export potential and adding further value to the culinary offerings in the Tourism Sector .
Given this menu of options and the fast track of attractive incentives for investment and improved access and accommodation , Tourism is poised to accelerate the countries potential and possibilities and enhance its economic recovery from the Global Economic down turn and three ( 3 ) years of successive Economic growth . This previously best kept secret and private getaway is now very public knowledge . Get your taste of paradise now .
Are you seeking to expand your source markets and if yes , can you share with us the new markets you are hoping to attract ? Sometime in the very near future , we will be looking to expand our source markets . As such , we are in the process of completing the research and gathering the relevant data to allow us to arrive at fully informed decisions .
What would you say are the challenges your country faces , if any , to its tourism growth ?
• Risks related to climate change and climate variability .
• Vulnerability to natural disasters
• The seasonality of demand particularly with in cruise tourism . However , there is potential to promote and capitalize on domestic tourism in low season .
• Accessible Holidays is an emerging concept . Currently working towards disability access in the tourism sector .
• Popular destinations which are actively competing for the share of the tourism pie . SVG has unique selling points ( 4 niche products ) diving , romance , sailing and eco- tourism ).
• Economic downturn in key source markets .
• Many countries have embarked on vigorous domestic tourism promotion , eg . the UK and the USA .
What is your tourism investment strategy ? St . Vincent and the Grenadines ( SVG ) is very much open for business . In fact , the investment climate is just right .
February 14th this year was a turning point of significant magnitude for the country as it signaled the breaking of a new dawn with the opening
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