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OECS and UBEC Join Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to Showcase Southern Caribbean Yachting at the 64th Annual Antigua Charter Yacht Show<\/p>

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The 64th Annual\u00a0Antigua Charter Yacht Show<\/strong>, held from\u00a0December 4\u20139, 2025<\/strong>, brought together some of the world\u2019s most iconic luxury vessels and leading players in the global yachting industry at\u00a0Nelson\u2019s Dockyard (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)<\/strong>,\u00a0Falmouth Harbour<\/strong>, and the\u00a0Antigua Yacht Club<\/strong>. This year, the OECS Commission, through the\u00a0Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC)<\/strong>\u00a0Project, partnered with the Tourism Authorities of\u00a0Grenada<\/strong>,\u00a0Saint Lucia<\/strong>, and\u00a0Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/strong>\u00a0to promote the three islands as a premier yachting hub in the Southern Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engagements with charter captains and brokers, key influencers who guide clients in chartering high-value vessels, were central to strengthening the region\u2019s visibility in the global market.<\/p>

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The delegation actively engaged with mega yacht captains, charter brokers, and industry partners. At yacht shows, brokers serve as highly specialised intermediaries who guide clients in buying, selling, or chartering high-value vessels, making these interactions critical for strengthening market visibility and business opportunities in the region.<\/p>

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Promoting \u200b Southern Caribbean Yachting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By jointly showcasing the distinct yet connected offerings of the three islands, the delegation emphasised the value of a seamless Southern Caribbean itinerary<\/strong>, ideal for vessels seeking new, less crowded waters.<\/p>

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Denise Mauricette, Maritime Tourism Officer at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority<\/strong>, highlighted the strategic advantage of presenting the islands as a unified experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cGiven that we\u2019re going not just as a standalone destination but of course with Saint Vincent and Grenada, we\u2019re able to present ourselves as not just a single destination but a complete southern Caribbean itinerary. When you make the journey to come down to the south and you come to Saint Lucia\u2026 you then get to experience a different culture in Saint Vincent and Grenada. Mega yachts typically visit places like Saint Barth\u2019s and Saint Maarten, but those destinations are becoming very crowded, and they are looking for new destinations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Shanai St. Bernard, Nautical Development Manager at the Grenada Tourism Authority<\/strong>, commended the partnership.<\/p>

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\u201cI must commend the collaboration between the OECS and UBEC for the three islands to promote us as a southern hub. Many yachts know the Northern Caribbean, but we need more of them to understand the value, services, and products available in the Southern Caribbean. We are grateful for the collaboration between Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Grenada because the islands are so close together and have so much to offer.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Representing Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sbongile De Riggs, Marketing Consultant at the SVG Tourism Authority<\/strong>, underscored the importance of elevating the nautical sector.<\/p>

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\u201cIt is also very important for us to be here because a number of times we place a lot of emphasis on other sectors of tourism. If it is one thing the pandemic taught us, it\u2019s that the yachting industry thrived while other industries suffered significantly. There is definitely a need to put more emphasis and attention on the yachting industry.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Yachting: A Vital Pillar of the Blue Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The yachting sector plays a transformative role in the economies of Grenada<\/strong>, Saint Lucia<\/strong>, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/strong>, stimulating job creation, supporting Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), and driving sustained growth in marine tourism. As part of the Blue Economy, yachting contributes to coastal livelihoods, hospitality, marine services, environmental stewardship, and foreign exchange earnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through UBEC, the OECS is supporting Member States in expanding their maritime tourism offerings, strengthening regulatory frameworks, building resilience, and empowering local businesses to thrive in the global yachting marketplace.<\/p>\n

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