Tourism Policy & Access: Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is pushing for Jamaica’s beaches to be legally recognised as public commons in public trust, saying the March 2026 Beach Access and Management Policy still leaves access too dependent on land ownership, licensing and government discretion. Tourism Leadership: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett will be honoured as a Tourism ICON at the PYNE Awards Africa 2026 in Mozambique, with recognition for global work on tourism resilience, including the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre in Jamaica and the push for Feb. 17 as Global Tourism Resilience Day. Industry Training: The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and UTech Jamaica signed an agreement to support the TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator, aiming to enrol more people for tourism-focused training under the Tourism 3.0 “local first” push. Resort & Weddings: Sandals Resorts is rolling out a new era for destination weddings in Jamaica, including a free upgraded Sweetheart Wedding Package for qualifying 2027 weddings and a new Celebration Collection by Island Routes. Events in Jamaica: Half Moon’s inaugural Jamaica Cup lands Nov. 11–16 with pro matches, collegiate players, and a Pro-Am that lets fans get onto the court. Local Tourism Boost: Jamaica’s cruise and air travel outlook continues to be watched as Kingston’s air traffic grows while Montego Bay passenger volumes and Falmouth cruise arrivals lag.