AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Growth Targets: Jamaica’s tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, has set ambitious 10x10x10 KPIs as the island pushes beyond recovery into a growth phase, citing 1.5 million stopover and cruise visitors and about US$1.5 billion in foreign exchange earnings for Jan–May 2026. Loyalty Boost for Visitors: Sandals and Beaches Resorts rolled out the rebranded Island Insiders Club, replacing Sandals Select Rewards from July 1, 2026, with seven status levels and more exclusive events and experiences. Diaspora Power for Tourism & Recovery: Jamaica’s 11th Biennial Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay is urging deeper partnerships for a more climate-resilient Jamaica, with calls for skills transfer, investment and mentorship after Hurricane Melissa. TEF Innovation Deadline: The Tourism Enhancement Fund’s Tourism Innovation Incubator is open for applications, with a June 17 deadline for tourism-linked ideas submitted via a 60-second video pitch. Regional Travel Context: A new report highlights Montego Bay among summer 2026 beach destinations with round-trip flights under US$300, pointing to ongoing demand for Caribbean travel.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.