AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Innovation Incubator: TEF’s Tourism Innovation Incubator is welcoming 15 entrepreneurs for business coaching and market support, with Executive Director Dr. Carey Wallace urging participants to build wealth and turn ideas into market-ready tourism ventures. Tourism Recovery Watch: Jamaica’s recovery is gaining momentum with 2.34 million visitors and US$2.5 billion in earnings through Aug. 31, though about 30% of hotel inventory is still offline after Hurricane Melissa—demand is holding up better than capacity. Craft Authenticity Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is urging craft vendors to move beyond imported souvenirs, while Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang calls for a major north-coast craft centre to scale up opportunities for small businesses. Back-to-School Support for Tourism Communities: Sandals Resorts continues its back-to-school drive across major tourism regions, and JPS says it invested about $22m in vouchers, supplies, uniforms and support for schools and families. Beach Control Act Review: JHTA says it will review proposed changes to the Beach Control Act before taking a formal position. Safety & Travel Context: Police report five road deaths in separate crashes within 12 hours, underscoring ongoing travel safety concerns.
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