Tourism Recovery & Airlift: Jamaica’s tourism demand is outpacing room supply after Hurricane Melissa, with flights running at about 85% load factor even as roughly 30% of hotel stock is still offline; officials say more than 11,000 rooms are expected back into the market in 2026–2027. Cruise Growth: Jamaica welcomed 736,000+ cruise passengers from 234 ship calls in Jan–July, and Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Destiny is set to make its inaugural Falmouth call on Oct. 13 with just under 2,800 passengers. World Travel Week: Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will host World Travel Week Oct. 10–15 in Negril and will unveil Tourism Resilience Awards to spotlight recovery leaders. Middle East Connectivity: Bartlett reports fresh talks with Qatar and Etihad to strengthen Gulf air links, aiming to position Jamaica as a gateway between the Gulf and the Americas. Small Tourism Financing: A Saudi team is expected in Jamaica next February to discuss investment and financing for small hotels, tour operators and community tourism enterprises. Hospitality Upgrades: Royalton Hotels & Resorts has fully reopened its five Jamaica resorts, rolling out redesigned rooms and a more tech-forward guest experience. Sustainability & Community: ICC Day 2026 is set for Saturday with 170+ clean-ups registered nationwide, while Grenada’s delegation studied sargassum management in Punta Cana. Food & Farming Link: Jamaica Inn highlights a locally sourced dining model, with 75–80% of produce coming from Jamaican farmers and producers.