{"id":13458,"date":"2025-10-09T12:12:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=13458"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T16:12:35","slug":"grenada-strengthens-regional-collaboration-and-strategic-vision-at-sotic-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/09\/grenada-strengthens-regional-collaboration-and-strategic-vision-at-sotic-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Grenada Strengthens Regional Collaboration And Strategic Vision At SOTIC 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d. \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e, \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a- The Honourable Adrian Thomas, Minister of Tourism, led a delegation comprised of Grenada Tourism Authority&#8217;s Chief Executive Officer Stacey Liburd and Chief Marketing Officer Tornia Charles to the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Barbados, held under the theme \u201cReimagining Caribbean Tourism: Research, Relevance and the Road Ahead.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization, the conference convened more than 400 delegates from 31 countries and 50 industry experts to explore the future of Caribbean tourism through data-driven insights, innovation and regional partnership.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Grenada delegation actively participated in strategic meetings and bilateral discussions with regional counterparts, exploring opportunities for collaboration in marketing, airlift and investment to strengthen the Caribbean\u2019s collective appeal as a global tourism powerhouse.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">During the event, the delegation engaged in a destination media briefing, highlighting Grenada\u2019s growth over the past 12 months and outlining strategic priorities for 2026.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The session drew strong regional media interest, particularly around visitor performance, product expansion and future market development plans.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cParticipating in SOTIC 2025 reaffirmed our commitment to evidence-based decision-making and deeper regional alignment,\u201d said Tornia Charles, Chief Marketing Officer.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cOur engagements throughout the conference have positioned Grenada as a proactive, data-driven destination, focused on sustainability and meaningful partnerships.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Chief Executive Officer Stacey Liburd noted, &#8220;This year&#8217;s SOTIC reinforced that our strength lies in working together as a region.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The conversations and connections made this week will help us refine Grenada&#8217;s strategic focus while contributing to the broader advancement of Caribbean tourism.&#8221;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">The Honourable Adrian Thomas, Minister of Tourism, added, \u201cSOTIC remains a critical space for aligning our regional vision and exploring solutions that drive sustainable growth.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Grenada\u2019s active participation reflects our unwavering commitment to collaboration, research and innovation as we build a stronger future for Caribbean tourism.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Grenada was also represented in the Regional Tourism Youth Congress by Kealah Baptiste, a student of the T.A. Marryshow Community College and Grenada\u2019s Tourism Youth Minister.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">Her presentation highlighted the creativity and perspective of the next generation of tourism leaders, underscoring the importance of youth involvement in shaping the region\u2019s tourism future.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">With SOTIC 2025 concluded, the Grenada Tourism Authority remains committed to nurturing partnerships that will help shape its 2026 agenda, focusing on innovation, connectivity and continued growth for Grenada\u2019s tourism industry.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>\ud835\udc12\ud835\udc2d. \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e, \ud835\udc06\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc1a- The Honourable 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