Four major hotel development projects have been announced for St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a collection of 32 islands and cays in the Caribbean. Expected to open in 2026 and 2027, the new developments will increase the country’s hotel inventory by 34.5 percent.

The developments were announced by the Honorable Carlos James, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, during the country’s State of the Tourism Industry Address and Stakeholders’ Conference on September 15th, 2025.

The four new projects are:

• Peter’s Hope Resort Development Project – A 280-room beachfront flagship Marriott Autograph Collection hotel.
• Beaches St. Vincent and the Grenadines – A 380-room family resort to be constructed at Mt. Wynne.
• Palm Island Development – A new project with phase one scheduled to open in 2026.
• Cumberland Bay Resort Development Project – A 150-room beachfront resort featuring overwater bungalows, cottages, a hotel and small marina.

These projects will add approximately 1,100 keys to the country’s room count, increasing it from 3,349 to more than 4,450. In addition, with an estimated capital investment of close to EC$2 billion (US$740,041,812), the developments will generate more than 2,000 jobs across the hospitality sector and related industries, while also addressing seasonality and expanding opportunities to attract group travel including conferences and other MICE events.

“These new developments represent more than additional rooms, they signify a transformation of our tourism product, strengthening St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ competitiveness on the global stage,” said James. “We are committed to ensuring these investments are developed sustainably, aligning with our broad-based economic model and creating real opportunities for our people. This is not mass tourism, but a structured, forward-looking approach to tourism development that balances growth, community benefit, and environmental stewardship.”

Annette Mark, CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, welcomed the announcement, saying, “The addition of these four landmark hotel projects marks a defining moment for tourism in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With increased room stock, we will be able to attract larger events, expand into new markets, and deepen our reach in group travel, MICE, and romance tourism. This expansion also creates significant opportunities for local communities, suppliers, and service providers to benefit directly from the tourism value chain.”