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Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory delivering remarks at the second annual Nevis Travel Symposium of Romance hosted by the Nevis Tourism Authority at a welcome reception held by the Premier’s Ministry at the Four Seasons Resort on October 17, 2016

Nevis Travel Symposium of Romance participants want to experience island’s charm; romance, Premier Amory says

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (OCTOBER 18, 2016) — Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory, told a group of travel agents and writers attending the second annual one-week Nevis Travel Symposium of Romance hosted by the Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA), that the fact they chose to attend the event, suggests their need to experience the special charm and romance the island offers.

Mr. Amory, was at the time addressing the group at a cocktail reception held by the Premier’s Ministry, at the Four Seasons Resort on October 17, 2016. He said the NTA and the Ministry of Tourism urge visitors to return to the island over and over because the repeat experience is a key factor in the growth of the Nevis tourism product.

“It is in that repeat experience, that you can get the type of information and the familiarity with our country that you could speak to your clients, to say to them that you have truly found for them a special unique destination,” he said.

The Premier, told the participants they had come to the right place at the right time. He wished them a wonderful stay as they sampled the island’s offerings to determine what areas they would like their clients to experience.

Mr. Amory, noted that although the island’s tourism product offers variety to choose from it is kept in its purest form.

“We value our history and our heritage. We value our culture. We value the fact that we know that the sun and sand element of tourism is so common, that we have to provide some differentiation…[but] we want to keep our country as near to natural as possible in a modern era… (more…)

Premier of Nevis Hon. Vance Amory (file photo)

NIA supporting Private Sector to stimulate economic growth, Premier Amory says

NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (September 28, 2016) — Premier of Nevis and Minister of Finance Hon. Vance Amory says the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is undertaking a number of Capital projects to support the efforts of the private sector investment programme to stimulate growth within the economy.

Mr. Amory made the comment when he delivered an address at the recently concluded one-day Consultation on the Economy on September 22, 2016 at the Nevis Performing Arts Centre (NEPAC) at Pinney’s. The event was hosted by the Ministry of Finance with the theme “A Revitalization of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship for Economic Success.”

“The NIA has embarked on an ambitious capital expenditure programme for 2016. Total capital expenditure for 2016 up to August stood at $22.3 million, a 50 percent increase when compared to what was achieved in 2015. (more…)

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