AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWorld Cup Travel Watch: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana finally touched down in Mexico after a visa debacle delayed their departure, with assistant coach Helman Mkhalele cleared to join the squad in time for warm-ups including a friendly vs Jamaica. Regional Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed a new interline agreement to let travellers book with one ticket and check luggage through to final destinations, boosting links across the Caribbean and onward to Paris. Tourism Recovery & Access: Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement Fund-backed Fontabelle to Geddes Town Road in St. Mary officially reopened, aiming to diversify tourism with better access to heritage and eco-attractions. Caribbean Tourism in the Spotlight: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 is drawing ministers and leaders, with United Airlines’ Christine Valls set to keynote a women in tourism leadership dinner. Resort Rebuild: Sandals is accelerating a $200m “Sandals 2.0” transformation of Jamaica resorts damaged by Hurricane Melissa, with major reopen dates pushed to November/December. Local Transport: Jamaica approved a phased 16% PPV fare increase starting June (8%) and July (8%). Safety & Travel Notes: The U.S. State Department’s updated travel advisories keep most Caribbean destinations at low risk, but Haiti remains a “do not travel” Level 4.
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