SLHTA - Members of the SLHTA Board of Directors met last week with representatives of the World Bank to discuss private sector considerations of loan financing prospects offered by the World Bank to strengthen the development of Tourism in the OECS.
Discussions focused on ideas for product enhancement including town and community development, small business support, diversification of the tourism product, transportation and ease of access to the destination.
The World Bank delegation apprised the SLHTA of the funding mechanism and engaged the Directors in discussions on actions which could strengthen linkages with other sectors and widen the benefits of tourism to communities outside the traditional reach of the industry.
Proposals for reducing traffic congestion in the city during cruise ship arrival days, enhancing guest experience in the city area, creating more tours and attractions along the west coast and addressing procedural bureaucracies at the ports of entry were additional subjects discussed at the two hours meeting.