Tourism awareness is being strengthened among students across Saint Vincent and the Grenadines through a series of Tourism in Motion school visits, led by the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development in collaboration with key tourism stakeholders as part of Tourism Month.
Tourism in Motion school visits are primarily conducted during Monday morning school assemblies throughout Tourism Month. The initiative provides students with valuable insights into the significance of tourism, the role businesses play in shaping visitor experiences, the contributions of students and teachers, and the diverse career opportunities available in the sector.
Representatives from the accommodation, transportation, heritage organizations, CWSA, attractions, and hospitality sectors have engaged students through presentations, discussions, and career talks, encouraging them to take ownership of the tourism and hospitality industry by learning about the destination's products and services, protecting diverse tourism assets, and viewing the industry as a pathway for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth.
Each session wraps up with lively question-and-answer segments, where students showcase their knowledge of tourism and compete for prizes donated by stakeholders. Participating organisations have also provided giveaways and tokens of appreciation, including restaurant vouchers (breakfast and lunch), hotel specials, branded merchandise, and other promotional items.
The programme has been further strengthened by the participation of Dr. Kishore Shallow, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development; Dr. Donna Joyette-Bascombe, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development; Isola Giddings, President of the Hotel and Tourism Association; and Winston Morgan, President of the SVG Taxi Association. Their involvement underscores the Government's commitment to tourism education and youth engagement. Organizations that have supported the initiative to date include Holiday Inn Express & Suites, French Verandah, Mariners Hotel, the SVG Taxi Association, SVG Tourism Authority, Grenadine House, the National Parks, Rivers and Beaches Authority, the Rose Hall Tourism and Heritage Organisation, Blue Lagoon Hotel & Marina, and several other industry partners.
To date, schools in the Kingstown and Leeward zones, as well as some schools in the Windward Zone, have benefited from the outreach programme. Upcoming visits are scheduled for schools in the Windward Zone, Central Zone, and the Grenadines on 16, 23, and 30 November, respectively.
SOURCE: Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Sustainable Development
