The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority welcomes the announcement made by the Hon. Carlos James, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, during the State of the Tourism Industry Address and Stakeholders’ Conference on 15th September, 2025, of a major expansion of the nation’s hotel room stock with four new hotel projects set for development over the next 36 months. 

Currently, St Vincent and the Grenadines has a room stock of 3,349. The country’s total room stock is projected to grow by 1,100 to over 4,450 rooms by 2026/2027 with the addition of these new projects, together with the formal inclusion of 400 Airbnb and short-term rental listings properties. This will represent a 34.5% increase over 2025 levels, significantly enhancing the Island’s capacity to host larger groups, destination events, international conferences, and longer-stay visitors.

The four new projects announced include: 

• Peter’s Hope Resort Development Project - A 280-room beachfront flagship Marriott Autograph Collection hotel
• Beaches St. Vincent and the Grenadines - A 360-room family resort to be constructed at Mt. Wynne
• Palm Island Development - A new project with phase one scheduled to open in December 2026; and
• Palm Island Development - A 150-room beachfront resort featuring overwater bungalows, cottages, a hotel and small marina. 

These developments, with an estimated capital investment of close to EC$2 billion, are expected to generate more than 2,000 jobs across the hospitality sector and related industries, while also addressing seasonality and expanding opportunities for group travel, weddings, conferences, and high-value leisure markets. 

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority reaffirmed its commitment to supporting these developments through enhanced marketing, data-driven visitor engagement, and stakeholder partnerships to ensure that the benefits of this historic hotel expansion are felt across the country.