The Twin-Island nation of St Kitts and Nevis on Monday has welcome the inaugural flight of Caribbean airlines from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago via Antigua. It is to be noted that, the Caribbean Airlines is the national carrier of Trinidad and Tobago, providing air transportation services to several destinations in the Caribbean, North America, and South America.
Considerably, with its extensive network and commitment to the quality service, Caribbean airlines is a major link for the regional travelers and international tourists exploring the Caribbean region. The airline provides airlift (5) times per week from Trinidad and Tobago through Antigua to St Kitts and Nevis. The recently introduced route will provide travelers with several options and making travel to and from the nation easier.
It is to be specifically mentioned that, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has appreciated the “dedicated government officials at the Tourism Ministry, St Kitts Tourism Authority, and the St Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority” for their unwavering support for the people of St Kitts and Nevis, their hard work and the vision.”
Moreover, one of the major points stated during the presentation was the significance of the interregional travel in fostering the ties with the neighbouring island nations.
Prime Minister, Dr Drew further stated by saying that, “Intra-regional travel is the key to the sustainable development of St Kitts and Nevis. As Caribbean brothers and sisters, we cannot and must not be solely dependent on our international visitors, but I want to encourage everyone today, even with the arrival of the Caribbean airlines to the travel within the region as well as to help in building our economies.”
He added that, “The benefits of an improved airlift cannot be overstated. It stimulates economic growth by driving tourism generating employment opportunities, and boosting revenue streams. By attracting more visitors, we inadvertently activate the multiplier effect, thus ensuring that the monies derived from tourism have the potential to trickle down to our communities.”
