Regional BBQ & Tourism Calendar: St. Kitts Grill Fest’s first regional BBQ competition is set for July 18 at Frigate Bay Lawn, with grill masters from Anguilla, Barbados, Grenada and St. Kitts & Nevis competing across five categories (including new baby back ribs) during Restaurant Week 2026, with St. Kitts Marriott Resort as accommodation sponsor. Visa-Free Access Watch: Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for up to 90 days, including Grenada—useful for travellers planning short stays. Border Security & Travel: The US DHS signed a landmark biometric data-sharing Memorandum of Cooperation with CARICOM IMPACS to strengthen border security and immigration vetting, with Grenada among participating states. CBI Pressure on the Region: EU officials have urged five OECS CBI countries (including Grenada) to phase out programmes by June 2028, with CARICOM leaders noting CBI was not formally discussed at the July summit. Skills for Hospitality: Grenada Hotel & Tourism Association wrapped up its week-long Discover Hospitality Camp for 22 students, focusing on guest service, food & beverage, sustainability and marine stewardship. Tourism Recognition: Grenada climbed to No. 2 Best Island in the Caribbean in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026 and also placed No. 15 globally. Jobs & Training Idea: A Grenada hospitality training institute proposal is pushing for customer-service skills plus direct job placement to tackle tourism’s soft-skills gap. Blue Economy Funding: OECS extended the Window 2 deadline for the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme to July 24, 2026 for Blue Economy value chain groups in Grenada, St Lucia and St Vincent & the Grenadines. Travel Planning Note: Wizz Air announced new UK-to-Spain routes from London Luton (including Granada) starting October 2026, with fares from £17.99.