# St. Vincent and the Grenadines tourism and aviation sector > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-tourism-and-aviation-sector > Updated: 2026-08-27T18:23:21.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is navigating a period of growth and financial complexity within its tourism and aviation sectors. The nation has seen significant momentum, with several local businesses and the destination itself nominated for multiple categories at the 2026 World Travel Awards, spanning sustainability, luxury, and aviation. To support rising passenger demand, the government is pursuing hotel development and engaging in discussions with new international airlines. However, the administration has also identified a significant financial burden, inheriting over $10 million in debt owed to JetBlue. Minister of Tourism Kishore Shallow attributed this debt to the previous administration, citing “irresponsible leadership” regarding unpaid bills dating back to 2024. Despite this dispute, passenger traffic from JetBlue has shown recent growth, with average arrivals per flight increasing from 114 to 140 in recent months. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: St. Vincent and the Grenadines inherits $10M debt to JetBlue St. Vincent and the Grenadines has inherited over $10 million in debt to JetBlue, which officials blame on the previous administration's lack of oversight and failure to pay bills. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-inherits-10m-debt-to-jetblue ### 2026-08-26: St. Vincent and the Grenadines expands tourism and aviation sectors St. Vincent and the Grenadines is seeing tourism growth, with the nation nominated for nine World Travel Awards and negotiations underway with two new international airlines to expand flight connectivity. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-expands-tourism-and-aviation-sectors --- Cite as: St. Vincent and the Grenadines tourism and aviation sector. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-tourism-and-aviation-sector