On this episode of Suite Success, host Katie Cline speaks with Barry Collymore, a prominent Barbadian-born hotelier, developer, and tourism leader based in Grenada. His work spans multiple facets of the Caribbean tourism industry—he’s the Owner and Executive Chairman of Mount Cinnamon Beach & Wellness Resort, as well as the Director and Partner of the West Indies Management Company. He also co-founded the West Indies School of Hospitality, which aims to create learning paths for Caribbean people in the Hospitality and Service Industries.

Barry’s career spans journalism, government, tourism leadership, and resort ownership — including serving as Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the Grenada Tourism Authority. Today, he’s focused on developing world-class Caribbean hospitality while investing in the next generation of industry leaders.

This conversation explores what true wellness really looks like, and why it has far more to do with nature, community, and rhythm of life than spa menus and cold plunges. It also highlights Barry’s vision for the Caribbean as a collective tourism powerhouse. Whether you're a hotelier, a tourism leader, or simply someone who loves to travel, Barry’s perspective offers a thoughtful look at the future of hospitality.

Episode Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Suite Success

00:37 Meet Barry Collymore

02:34 All About Grenada

03:42 Mount Cinnamon

05:48 Defining Wellness

09:28 How Grenada Became Home

11:08 From Guest to Owner

15:56 Public and Private Sector Work

20:29 Caribbean Unity 

26:44 Building Talent With WISH

31:35 Next Gen Skills

38:34 Grenada Misconceptions

43:36 Suite Summary

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⁠⁠⁠⁠Barry's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-collymore-99222a10/

⁠⁠⁠Mount Cinnamon's Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://www.mountcinnamon.com/

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