which are easier instead of ours. So we definitely think it’s going to improve several aspects of the country,” added Johnson. The $1 billion XCD megadevelopment has already engaged a substantial workforce, contributing to the island’s economic growth. and stone excavation at the terminal area are ongoing. These essential groundworks lay the foundation for the airport’s future infrastructure. The new airport will transform Dominica’s economy by facilitating increased tourism and improved trade connections. In an interview,Samuel Johson,CEO of the International Airport Development Company (IADC), said that even if a destination has the best attractions, hotels, and brands, it will be useless. It’s challenging to get there. “We’re [Dominica] an island in a chain of islands, so they could as easily land in any of our sister islands 8 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08
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