Petra Roach, generálna riaditeľka Grenadského úradu pre cestovný ruch, povedala: „Rok 2022 bol pre Grenadu fenomenálnym rokom a bez pomoci našich cestovných partnerov by sme to nedokázali. Viac ako 60 percent prichádzajúcich z Grenady pochádza z USA a severovýchod, najmä New York City, vykazuje obrovské čísla. Sme hrdí na spoluprácu, ktorú sme odviedli, a tešíme sa, že toto číslo spolu s vami v roku 2023 zvýšime.“
Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) usporiadala intímnu večeru v New Yorku, aby sa poďakovala svojim váženým partnerom. Stretnutie médií, cestovných poradcov a touroperátorov sa konalo v Allora Ristorante v centre Manhattanu.
2022 was a busy year for the destination. The GTA launched its Grenada Travel Expert Program, an e-learning program that allows the travel agent community to acquire the knowledge necessary to become an expert in selling the destination. In addition, the GTA introduced its Simple Stays Grenada program, which offers visitors access to the destination’s smaller, more intimate properties. The island’s beloved Spice Mas returned this year, and the destination increased air capacity and returned service with a number of its airline partners including American Airlines, Air Canada, Caribbean Airlines, JetBlue, and Sunwing.
Randall Dolland, Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority, weighed in on the significance of Grenada’s travel partners, stating “Grenada’s tourism arrivals are trending in the right direction, and we know that’s a result of your efforts. Thank you for your commitment to the destination. We expect 2023 will be even better as we expand our tourism offerings with new hotels openings and exciting attractions. We’re excited about what’s to come and growing our relationship with each of you.”
The emcees for the evening were Christine Noel-Horsford, Director of Sales, USA, and Shanai St. Bernard, Marketing Manager, Grenada Tourism Authority. The duo shared warm greetings and handed out appreciation awards, which were accepted by:
- Mr. Carl Stuart, Sales Executive, Caribbean Airlines
- Ms. Heidi Gallo, Sales Manager, East Coast, Calabash
- Ms. Molly Osendorf, Sales & Marketing Director, Mount Cinnamon Resort & Club
- Ms. Layra Liriano, Manager, Sales & Account Development, Royalton
- Ms. Karlene Angus-Smith, Associate Director, Industry Affairs, Sandals
- Mr. David Corke, Regional Sales Manager, Silversands
- Ms. Christina Favre, Contracting Manager and Ms. Michelle Ellis, Team Leader, The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd
