Grenada’s Ministry of Tourism, Creative Economy and Culture has initiated a nationwide search for young tourism ambassadors through the National Tourism Youth Congress, targeting students aged 14-17. The competition aims to select Grenada’s representative for the Regional Tourism Youth Congress in Guyana this October.
The two-tier competition structure invites participants from secondary schools, NEWLO Hospitality Department, and T.A. Marryshow Community College’s Tourism and Hospitality programs. The preliminary round requires candidates to submit a three-minute video presentation by March 20, 2026, through designated school officials at [email protected].
Seven finalists will advance to the live competition on May 8, 2026, where they will demonstrate their expertise through prepared presentations and impromptu responses. The final round features two challenging components: a structured presentation with audio-visual aids on a predetermined topic, followed by a mystery topic segment that tests quick thinking and communication skills. Contestants will have three minutes to prepare and one minute to deliver their response to unexpected questions.
This initiative forms part of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s broader strategy to engage youth in regional tourism development. The congress replicates the format of CTO Board of Directors’ meetings and occurs annually during the State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). The program aims to cultivate research skills, critical discussion, and innovative thinking among Caribbean youth regarding tourism’s future.
The competition follows the success of Kealah Baptiste from TAMCC, who represented Grenada at the 2025 Regional Congress in Barbados, demonstrating the program’s capacity to identify and develop young tourism leaders.