Travel & Tourism

Sunwing Airlines Returns to Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia’s visitor arrivals has received a boost with the return of Sunwing Airlines from Toronto Canada. SWG116 touched down at the Hewanorra International Airport on Saturday January 22nd, 2022, signaling the final international airline to resume operation amid the pandemic.

Welcoming the arrival was a delgation from the SLTA who included Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire and Chairman of the SLTA Thaddeus Antoine. “The resumption of flights from Canada was a huge relief for Saint Lucia” Hilaire said as Canada is the island’s 4th largest Tourism market.

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“The arrival of Sunwing Airlines was much awaited good news for the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association (SLHTA)” said Paul Collymore, president of the SLHTA who was also present. The return of Sunwing Airlines from Toronto was made possible through the commitment and assurances from Saint Lucia that visitor safety and well-being was paramount as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact the globe.

Canada is the fourth largest source market for Saint Lucia. Tourism and marketing officials are working on improving the numbers from Canada.  40,000 Canadians experienced the island’s hospitality and beauty in 2019.

STAR Reporter

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