Tourism Leadership & Strategy: Shafia London is set to take over as CEO of the SVG Tourism Authority on 1 July, with the board praising her and London laying out a results-driven plan focused on growing arrivals and meeting visitor expectations. Public Record on Appointments: Annette Mark and Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow both address the controversy around the CEO selection process, with Mark saying she was interviewed through a local recruitment process and Shallow saying London was the top candidate earlier but the process was later “circumvented.” Local Travel Boost: The “Go Grenadines Passport” launches to spur domestic travel in August, offering a $100 voucher usable across participating Grenadines experiences. Accommodation Demand: Carnival is already pushing hotels to full occupancy, with warnings that rooms and Airbnb bookings may be unavailable for the peak period. Food & Events: Restaurant Week 2026 runs June 21–27 with 45 participating restaurants, plus a Bartenders training programme. Border & Safety: Canada seized over 15kg of cocaine from a traveller arriving from SVG; meanwhile, Vincy Mas security plans include a no-glass-bottles rule and tougher action against violence. Regional Travel Links: EL AL and Virgin Atlantic expanded one-ticket connections via London Heathrow to include St. Vincent and the Grenadines. STEM for Youth: ECCB’s free 2026 STEM Camp opens July 6 for ages 14–18 across ECCU territories, including SVG.