AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Leadership: Sandals Executive Chairman Adam Stewart received the AFJ International Achievement Award in New York for his contribution to Caribbean tourism and philanthropy, at a gala supporting work in Jamaica, including hurricane recovery. Industry Recognition: Jamaica collected 10 World Travel Week honours, including Caribbean’s Leading Destination, Leading Cruise Destination and Best Culinary Destination; Ocho Rios and Montego Bay also won cruise-port awards. Winter Travel: Jamaica has secured 1.3 million airline seats for the coming winter season, up 23% year over year, as Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett holds US engagements to strengthen the market. Cruise Growth: Bartlett is targeting more cruise business, while Jamaica’s latest regional awards reinforce its appeal to passengers and cruise lines. Global Spotlight: Jamaica is part of the unopposed bid with the US, Mexico and Costa Rica to host the 2031 Women’s World Cup, with FIFA expected to confirm the bid in November. Local Concerns: Montego Bay tourism leaders want a greater share of visitor-funded tourism revenues, while hotel association members are urging contractors to speed up roadworks ahead of the busy season.
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