Airbnb, Government of Grenada announce MOU

The Government of Grenada has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to formalize and implement a cohesive partnership with the global home-sharing company, Airbnb.

Grenada’s Minister of Tourism, Clarice Modeste-Curwen, signed on behalf of the Government of Grenada, in a conference held during the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s annual Caribbean Week.

“Solidifying a strategic alliance with a global entity like Airbnb demonstrates our commitment to strengthening Grenada’s tourism sector by tapping into new segments of the industry and providing Grenadians with opportunities that stimulate our island’s economic growth,” commented Modeste-Curwen.

“Grenada is known and loved for the warm and friendly hospitality of its people, world-class beaches, cuisine, culture; we recognize that in order for the destination to remain competitive we must grow and evolve with the ever-changing travel landscape.”

The signing of the MOU is part of ongoing efforts by the Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) to maximize exposure of the tri-island destination of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, and will act as a streamlined framework for the collaboration between the GTA and Airbnb, designed to further enhance and position the Spice Island of the Caribbean as top-of-mind with target consumers.

Airbnb has more than 400 active listings across Grenada, with typical host annual earnings of $2,200 (USD). Recent months have seen the company agree a series of partnerships with countries in the Caribbean, notably the signing of an agreement with the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

"We are proud to partner with Grenada and help create genuine experiences for travelers and new economic opportunities for Grenadians while highlighting local culture and heritage,” said Shawn Sullivan, Airbnb’s public policy lead for Central America and the Caribbean.