St. Vincent’s Tourism Boost: 4 New Hotels by 2027

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority has announced over the next 36 months, four new hotel projects will expand the nation’s accommodation offerings, marking one of the most significant growth periods in the country’s tourism sector.

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 September 15, 2025.

Currently, St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) offers 3,349 rooms. With the addition of these new projects—alongside the formal inclusion of 400 Airbnb and short-term rental properties—the destination’s room inventory is projected to grow by 1,100, surpassing 4,450 rooms by 2026/2027.

This represents a 34.5% increase over 2025 levels, greatly enhancing SVG’s ability to welcome larger groups, host international conferences and destination events, and attract longer-stay visitors.

“These new developments represent more than additional rooms, they signify a transformation of our tourism product, strengthening St Vincent and the Grenadines’ competitiveness on the global stage,” said Hon. Carlos James, Minister of Tourism. “We are committed to ensuring these investments are developed sustainably, aligning with our broad-based economic model and creating real opportunities for our people. This is not mass tourism, but a structured, forward-looking approach to tourism development that balances growth, community benefit, and environmental stewardship.”

Welcoming the announcement, Annette Mark, Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, emphasised the importance of this expansion for the destination’s growth trajectory:

“The addition of these four landmark hotel projects marks a defining moment for tourism in St Vincent and the Grenadines. With increased room stock, we will be able to attract larger events, expand into new markets, and deepen our reach in group travel, MICE, and romance tourism. This expansion also creates significant opportunities for local communities, suppliers, and service providers to benefit directly from the tourism value chain.”

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
• Cumberland Bay Resort Development Project – A 150-room beachfront resort featuring overwater bungalows, cottages, a hotel and small marina.