Last Updated on May 19, 2026, 3:34 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Nevis is taking major active steps towards improving air connectivity and regional partnerships to strengthen the island’s tourism growth. The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is working efficiently on making Nevis a popular and preferred the travel destination across the Caribbean.
Premier of Nevis, Mark Brantley recently attended the “Saveurs Caraibes” event in St Barths, where he led a delegation and promoted Nevis tourism products. At the event, the Premier and his team introduced Nevis local food, mangoes, music and culture and the Odisi Band to St. Barths public. The event in the French region helped the Nevis to boost their place in experiential tourism markets.
He even expressed his gratitude to the entire team of St Barths tourism for organizing a wonderful tourism based event and appreciated the efforts of the Nevis Tourism Authority CEO and her team. He said, “I extend my thanks to my dear friend Alexander Questel and her entire team of St. Barth Tourism and also to CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority Andia Ravariere and her team for a very successful engagement.
Brantley further explained that the Nevis Island Administration is looking forward to collaborating with Guadeloupe and Martinique, two islands within the French Caribbean. He believes that establishing connections with these islands will help in improving regional connectivity, cultural exchange and support tourism growth along with creating new opportunities for expanding air services.
Moreover, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is working on strengthening tourism ties with Saint Barthelemy, a move which is also expected to place the Nevis in a high value tourism market. This year in February Nevis Tourism Authority had a discussion with the stakeholders and travellers of Bermuda to boost the partnership between both the islands They also marketed their island to increase the number of tourism arrivals on the island during the summer months.
During their visit to Bermuda, NTA also held an engagement with members of the St. Kitts and Nevis diaspora and promoted the Nevis major tourism driving events including the Nevis Mango Festival, the Nevis Culturama Festival and the St Kitts and Nevis Restaurant Week.
Additionally, Mark Brantley also recalled his participation in the 7th Annual CARIBAVIA Conference which was held at St. Barth last year in June. During last year’s event, Premier Brantley talked about supporting regional airlift which will support economic development across small islands.
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