Hurricane Beryl an 'opportunity' to highlight Carriacou and Petite Martinique, says Grenada

“We wanted to focus on them before the hurricane and we need to push more investment in these islands,” Randall Dolland, chairman of Grenada Tourism Authority, told TTG. “Beryl has given us an opportunity to improve the product there.” 

He highlighted the existing attractions on Carriacou, including recently-opened underwater sculpture, ‘A World Adrift’. Designed by British artist Jason deCaires Taylor, the installation is located between three and five metres below sea level and features 30 statues of children standing fearlessly in origami-like boats.

It symbolises the crisis of climate change and those it will most affect, whilst also functioning as artificial reefs that can shelter marine life. Today, it is the third most-visited site on the island. Meanwhile, Petite Martinique, which is the smallest of the country’s islands and home to just 900 residents, is known as a gateway to other Grenadine islands. 

Getting there 

Grenada has greatly benefited from the increased airlift from the UK market, with both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic upping their services from two to three flights a week over the winter season.

While there are no immediate plans to work with any other airlines, GTA chief executive officer Petra Roach said the country hopes to “leverage the seats on those aircrafts and expand within”. Only 40% of visitors arrive in the country via plane (the rest being cruise), but it’s likely that this figure will climb as airlines expand their flights.

Grenada also aims to improve its accommodation offerings in light of this rising tourism interest, especially as the number of longer-staying travellers continues to grow. 

Hilton has plans to open a property in the True Blue area of the island next year, while the InterContinental will be making its Grenadian debut with a 120-room development in early 2026.

Silversands, which already operates its Silversands Resort Grande Anse and Silversands Beach House, will open its third property on the island in 2026. Grenada also became home to Six Senses’ first Caribbean resort in April, Six Senses La Sagesse. 

Carriacou and Petite Martinique will, for the near future, remain day-trip destinations. “We don’t have the capacity right now to host many overnight guests,” said Dolland. “Grenada is not a mass market destination, it’s a boutique destination.”

Roach added: “We welcome investors, but any investor recognises that a massive hotel doesn’t fit the product.” No hotels are higher than four storeys in Grenada due to building restrictions, which again, lends itself to a more relaxed atmosphere, Roach said. 

“There is a demand for a product like ours; the laid-back luxury, culinary focus on farm-to-table, soft adventure, healing holistic wellness. Grenada behoves itself to all of these things.”