AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirlift Push: Jamaica has locked in the next Caribbean Tourism Organization Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston for Feb. 23, 2027, building on last year’s Bermuda meeting and aiming to tackle the region’s stubborn seat shortages, high taxes and fees, and uneven long-haul and intra-Caribbean routes. Saint Lucia Tourism Debate: Locally, Saint Lucia’s tourism minister is challenging the island’s “arrival numbers only” approach, arguing visitor counts don’t fully show tourism’s real economic impact. Regional Tourism Business: Saint Lucia also showcased its destination strength at Antigua’s 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace, pitching new online tools and a summer campaign to grow arrivals. Water Stress: Back home, WASCO says trucking and community valving will continue as one of the driest periods on record strains key treatment facilities. Sports & Community: In St. Kitts and Nevis, Republic Bank’s “Five for Fun” cricket programme marked its four-year milestone, backing youth pathways into the sport.
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