Grenada Tourism Authority Hosts Fifth Tour Operator Marketplace

The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) has welcomed 30 international tour operators and travel advisors from key source markets for the fifth edition of its Tour Operator Marketplace, bringing global travel partners into direct engagement with local tourism businesses and experiences across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

The Marketplace officially opened on Thursday, 12 November at the Radisson Grenada Beach Resort, with participation from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and continental Europe. The week-long programme is designed to strengthen trade relationships, deepen destination knowledge and create greater commercial opportunities for Grenadian tourism businesses.

Scheduled one-on-one meetings will connect local hotels, experience providers and other tourism stakeholders with international buyers, giving businesses an opportunity to present their offerings, strengthen existing relationships and explore new partnerships.

Kirl Grant-Hoschtialek, Chief of Operations and Acting CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority, said, “With Marketplace in its fifth edition, our focus is on the lasting value these connections can bring to Grenada’s tourism sector. For local businesses, direct access to international buyers creates an opportunity to build relationships that support their growth. By bringing those buyers into our communities and across our three islands, we also broaden their understanding of what Grenada offers, helping a more diverse range of local experiences find their place in the itineraries sold internationally.”

The programme combines business engagement with hotel site inspections and destination experiences showcasing Grenada’s culture, heritage, cuisine and natural attractions. Dine Around experiences are introducing delegates to the local culinary offering, while visits to Carriacou and Petite Martinique provide greater exposure to the distinct character and tourism experiences of the sister islands.

Delegates are also being introduced to experiences within the GTA’s newly launched Pure Experiences programme and the inaugural Grenada Flower & Garden Festival. These activities give visiting travel professionals firsthand knowledge of newer additions to Grenada’s tourism offering and greater context for the itineraries and experiences they recommend to clients.

The Tour Operator Marketplace continues through 17 November, with the programme focused on building stronger commercial relationships, expanding international awareness of Grenada’s tourism product and creating more opportunities for local businesses to connect directly with the markets they serve.