Grenada Welcomes Resumption Of Air Canada Nonstop Service

•  Grenada is welcoming the resumption of Air Canada’s direct service from Toronto. Earlier this year, Air Canada announced the suspension of flights to several Caribbean islands including Grenada citing “current pandemic context,” a reference to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as the reason. 
• Tourism, Civil Aviation, Climate Resilience and the Environment Minister, Clarice Modeste-Curwen, said “The return of Air Canada is welcome news at a time when accessibility and travel convenience are key to attracting international visitors.” Notably, Canadian arrival numbers have remained strong in Grenada, despite the absence of direct service. The country is pacing ahead of 2019 numbers, and group business is up 37%. 
• Canada is recognized as one of the most important tourism generating markets in the world, with 41% of Canadians choosing beach destinations. To that end, Grenada continues to be a firm favourite amongst Canadian travelers with a typical stay of up to ten days on the island. The market has continued to grow over the years and delivers a great return on investment in the tourism industry. 
• This direct connection will ultimately lead to a further increase in the number of Canadians visiting Grenada. In addition, the country recently rescinded its entry protocols, “making it easier for travelers to reach the destination” and contribute to the resumption of the country’s tourism sector. Modeste-Curwen said both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers arriving in Grenada do not need to take any COVID-19 tests prior to arrival or upon arrival, do not need to fill out a health declaration form prior to arrival or upon arrival, and do not need to quarantine on arrival.

(Source: Caribbean Nation Weekly)