AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Stability Spotlight: Curaçao is being singled out as the Caribbean’s most seasonally steady destination, with the 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends report (Amadeus/CHTA) putting it at the lowest seasonality score in the region (21), far below Saint Lucia (29) and especially Barbados (228), as overall Caribbean overseas demand grows only about 1% in the past year. CHTA Leadership: Dominica’s Gregor Nassief has been named president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, a first for a Dominica hotelier, as the “Nature Island” posts record growth. Water Stress in St. Lucia: WASCO says drought conditions are forcing continued water trucking and community valving, with customers urged to conserve as inflows at key treatment plants hit critical lows. Policy Push for Tourism Rules: CHTA is also moving to formalize short-term rentals with a new regional framework, aiming to capture benefits while tightening oversight and tax collection. Regional Ports Agenda: OECS, the World Bank and the EU are driving port reform and maritime digitalisation in Saint Lucia.
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