AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCaribbean Week in New York 2026: Caribbean tourism ministers and commissioners gathered in Manhattan under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” aiming to boost resilience, connectivity and a unified regional voice. Air Connectivity Boost: Air Caraïbes and LIAT launched an interline single-ticket deal to connect Caribbean islands to Paris-Orly with through-checked baggage, including links for Saint Lucia. St. Lucia Tourism Watch: Saint Lucia posted its strongest April ever for stayover arrivals, but rising gun-violence concerns are prompting fresh safety-image questions for visitors. Cruise Momentum: St. Lucia’s cruise season hit record highs, with 673,700 passengers in 2025-26—nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. Regional Aviation Shift: A new LIAT 2020–Air Caraïbes interline agreement signals broader Caribbean airline realignment as routes and hubs change. Local Deals & Stays: Bay Gardens rolled out Staycation and Caribcation promotions, including “Stay at 1, Play at 5” access to Splash Island. Festival Return: Mercury Fest is back for Aug 14–16 at Pigeon Point, with plans to draw international visitors. Luxury Leadership: The Landings Resort & Spa named Lindon Lovell as Managing Director. OECS Blue Economy Funding: OECS opened a second call for MSME matching grants (Window 2) for fisheries, coastal tourism and waste management.
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