Rock climbing may also increase tourism
Cayman Brac will be hosting a weekend of music in December, should government plans come to fruition.
And rock climbing could play a part in attracting more tourists to the island.
Premier McKeeva Bush, in a speech at the Aston Rutty Centre, told attendees of government plans.
“One very exciting new project that we expect to come to fruition is a Cayman Brac musical weekend, to be held in December. The plans for this weekend include our own musical talents: Cayman Brac Band, Andy Martin and Barefoot Man, appearing along with James White, better known as Sunny Jim,” Mr. Bush said.
He also noted that adventure tourism was an option being considered to add to the island’s tourism product.
“Other projects like the first class Marina and Oceanfront facility that is being pursued by the Scotts and the exploration of new tourism sectors such as ‘rock-climbing and other extreme watersports enterprises”’ in adventure tourism will further add to positive economic outcomes in the near future.”
Regulations regarding potential trails and minimum safety standards do not currently exist and a review is being undertaken by the Department of Commerce and Investment with a view to providing the requisite guidance, added a Department of Tourism spokesman.
Increased airlift?
The Premier noted that there was a call for increased airlift directly to Cayman Brac.
“We are exploring options for Cayman Airways to introduce a turbo aircraft service that would provide more efficient airlift to Cayman Brac. This will support increased future development particularly an opportunity to replace the Divi Tiara with a new oceanfront property,” he explained.
In an answer to a question from the public regarding the salt water pond near the Alexander Hotel, he added that the government would be looking into possible solutions to address the situation. He said that all properties on Cayman Brac were critical to further growth and that it was imperative that the government continued to support and assist their efforts.
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