Grenada named Caribbean destination of the year

Grenada has scooped top prize at the Caribbean Journal’s 2017 Travel Awards ceremony.

As part of a ti-destination with Carriacou and Petite Martinique, the country was named Destination of the Year.

It was picked due to a surge in hotel development, one of the healthiest growth rates in the region and it’s push to bring in new visitors with new branding.

Patricia Maher, CEO of the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA), picked up a gong for Caribbean Tourism Director of the Year.

“I wish to thank the GTA team who have been working hard to ensure that the world discovers and enjoys our islands,” she said.

“We appreciate all our public and private stakeholders who work along with us to create memorable experiences and the Grenadian people for their warm hospitality.”

Grenada has recently been featured in several major publications.

Travel and Leisure Magazine recognised the destination as number three out of the 50 best places to travel in 2018.

People Magazine published the article as well.

Mic.com featured Grenada as one of 26 best places to travel in 2018 under the section that details places “where a short trip leads to big rewards”.