Hotel and Tourism Association conducts Disaster Preparedness Training

The St Vincent and the Grenadines Hotel and Tourism Association (SVGHTA) hosted a two-day Disaster Preparedness Training Workshop at the Sunset Shores Hotel on May 28 and 29, aimed at strengthening resilience within the hospitality and tourism sector ahead of the hurricane season.

The training/workshop was made possible through the dedicated support and guidance of the National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO), states a release from the SVGHTA.

The NEMO team, headed by trainer, Houlda Peters, exhibited their dedication and expertise to ensure the hospitality sector is ready for the 2025 hurricane season. Their readiness to collaborate and their hands-on approach created an engaging, informative, and empowering learning environment for all participants. Their passion for public safety and community education was evident in every session. The association said the trainers provided practical tools and critical information that will help shape disaster strategies at each participating property.

Participants were urged to return to their workplaces and begin actively applying what they learned by reviewing current plans, leading staff briefings, and implementing property-specific strategies to strengthen preparedness.

The sessions were attended by stakeholders from across the hospitality industry, including managers, supervisors, and front-line employees. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season began on June,1 and is predicted to be an above-average season.