AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSaint Lucia Tourism Growth: The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority says April 2026 delivered the island’s strongest April ever for stay-over arrivals—40,752 visitors, up 8.5% year-on-year, with US, Caribbean and Canada all posting gains (including WestJet frequency increases and planned Air Canada capacity). Caribbean Week in New York: Tourism ministers and officials gathered in Manhattan for Caribbean Week 2026 under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to strengthen market share, connectivity and resilience—Saint Lucia among the participating representatives. Regional Air Connectivity: Air Caraïbes and LIAT launched an interline single-ticket link to Paris-Orly via Caribbean connections, making it easier to travel from islands including Saint Lucia. LGBTQ Travel Warnings: A new LGBTQ Risk Map 2026 flags rising legal and social risks in multiple countries, with Western Europe rated safest and several major travel hotspots marked higher risk. On-Island Deals: Bay Gardens Resorts is pushing Staycation and Caribcation promotions across its four properties, including “Stay at 1, Play at 5” access to Splash Island and shuttle service. Sustainability Pitch: The CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase crowned the Virgin Islands team with a “Green & Blue Economy Tourism Hub” concept for sustainable Caribbean growth.
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