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6/9/2017 
GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA SIGNS MOU WITH AIRBNB  
It’s official. On June 8, the government of Grenada signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize and implement a cohesive partnership with the global home-sharing company Airbnb. Grenada’s Minister of Tourism, Honorable Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen signed on behalf of the Grenada government, in a conference held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual Caribbean Week. The signing of the MOU is part of ongoing efforts by the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) to maximize exposure of the tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and will act as a streamlined framework for the collaboration between the GTA and Airbnb, designed to further enhance and position the Spice Island as top-of-mind with target consumers. “Solidifying a strategic alliance with a global entity like Airbnb demonstrates our commitment to strengthening Grenada’s tourism sector by tapping into new segments of the industry and providing Grenadians with opportunities that stimulate our island’s economic growth,” commented Dr. Modeste-Curwen. “Grenada is known and loved for the warm and friendly hospitality of its people, world-class beaches, cuisine, culture and we recognize that in order for the destination to remain competitive we must grow and evolve with the ever-changing travel landscape.” Airbnb plays an increasingly important role in Grenada’s tourism sector with more than 400 active listings across the island and typical host annual earnings of US$2,200. With the establishment of this strategic partnership, new opportunities will be open to Grenadians and island-wide advocacy to develop and support unique Pure Grenada experiences that will further strengthen the continued growth of the destination’s economy. In recent months, Airbnb has reached a series of innovative and very promising partnerships with countries in the Caribbean, especially the recent signing of an agreement with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, which sets a great environment for boosting tourism in the region. “We are proud to partner with Grenada and help create genuine experiences for travelers and new economic opportunities for Grenadians while highlighting local culture and heritage,” said Shawn Sullivan, Airbnb’s Public Policy lead for Central America and the Caribbean. Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization
 

 


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GOVERNMENT OF GRENADA SIGNS MOU WITH AIRBNB  
Here is an important question for the Nnp ruling Government in Grenada, and it is this,is The Ministry of Tourism the only effective ministry doing any real work in getting business into grenada or is this a case of the only business worth investing in terms of investor in grenada is in the Tourism sector,and here is a poser for the government as to why are we not inviting investors to come and invest in our agriculture sector? is it because they dont want to get their hands dirty take for example Jamaica for one can find their agriculture products in places like America,Canada,England and even in continental Europe one can buy Jamacian agriculture products unlike that of Grenada,why? also lets get Mr Shawn Sullivan,Airbnb lead public policy lead to lobby foreign governments to reduce the cost burden with reference to the dreaded APD TAX, a tax which penalize the poorer travellers much more so than those who could afford to pay where for example a virgin economy flight from london to grenada at low season is about 565 pounds with a breakdown as follows Example flight £260,APD tax £305.so as much as grenada is now doing business with AIRBNB why not go a little further and take on board disussion with foreign Airlines and Governments the issue of the APD TAX.
180By: Gabe
6/16/2017 7:44:47 AM
Thanks Gabe. Your comments make much sense. I hope that the folks in authority are hearing you.
By: Joe
7/6/2017 10:05:54 AM