Vendors at ANR Robinson International Airport are facing a significant hurdle as they confront rental rates soaring above $60,000 per month at the newly opened terminal. This steep price has led several concessionaires to refuse relocation from their current location.
Among those affected are sellers of popular local treats like fudge and mango, some of whom have seen their proposals turned down while others await approval. Elizabeth Williams of TV6 News reports that the financial strain extends beyond rent, as vendors are also burdened with additional costs such as public liability insurance and service charges, rendering the airport operationally unsustainable for many small business owners.
According to Williams, these financial barriers pose a challenge particularly to Tobago’s concessionaires, forcing them to reconsider their prospects in the new terminal. Some vendors express concern that without financial flexibility, they may be unable to survive in the new competitive environment. This situation sheds light on the broader implications for local entrepreneurship and tourism in Trinidad and Tobago.
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