by Michael Bascombe
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, Nov 17, CMC – Grenada is looking to secure additional airlift from Europe to cushion the effects of a possible decline in the number of visitors from the United States because of new passport regulations announced by Washington.
Caribbean and local tourism officials have expressed disappointment over the decision by Washington to implement the measure by as early as next year.
Tourism Minister Brenda Hood said that recent negotiations with a number of European airlines could result in increased arrivals from Europe.
Hood, who led a 34-member delegation to the World Travel Market in London earlier this month, said negotiations were concluded with Condor Airline of Germany for year-round services.
"We've Condor which will be flying all year round starting in November so you will see the numbers increasing. We are also hoping to get some flights out of Miami, that is important," she added.
Jocelyn Sylvester-Gairy, director of the Grenada Board of Tourism, said that Excel Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways and British Airways have all added additional flights to Grenada this winter.
Sylvester-Gairy said that tourism officials were optimistic about increased airlift from Europe following the heavy interest shown by visitors to Grenada's booth at the WTM.
"Given the success achieved this year, Grenada has already requested a bigger stand for the 2007 exhibition which is carded for November 12–15," she said.
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