The Grenada Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture has inaugurated its 2026 Immersive Edutainment Tours initiative, marking a significant expansion of its youth engagement strategy within the tourism sector. This innovative program aims to foster greater industry appreciation and illuminate diverse career pathways among students across primary, secondary, and tertiary educational levels.
The inaugural tour occurred on Friday, February 20th, featuring participation from twenty Grade Five and Six students accompanied by educators from four distinguished institutions: St George’s Methodist School, St Louis Girls RC School, St George’s Anglican Senior School, and Uganda Martyrs Catholic School.
Participants embarked on an educational journey through two premier agro-tourism establishments in Beaulieu. The George Brizan House of Nutmeg, operated by the Grenada Cooperative Nutmeg Association (GCNA), provided students with comprehensive insights into nutmeg cultivation techniques, harvesting methods, and production processes. Simultaneously, the Tri-Island Chocolate Factory—recognized as Grenada’s first publicly accessible ‘tree-to-bar’ chocolate facility—offered an immersive understanding of artisanal chocolate production.
The second scheduled tour, set for Friday, February 27th at Coyaba Beach Resort in Grand Anse, will engage twenty Form Three students and teachers from Wesley College, Anglican High School, JW Fletcher Catholic Secondary School, and Grenada Boys’ Secondary School.
These experiential learning expeditions form part of a broader strategic initiative launched in March 2023 to build tourism awareness through firsthand industry exposure. The program specifically aims to enhance student comprehension of Grenada’s hotel and cruise sectors while highlighting the developmental significance of agro-tourism and community-based tourism models. By connecting classroom learning with real-world industry applications, the ministry seeks to inspire future professionals and strengthen the long-term sustainability of Grenada’s vital tourism economy.