Tour Trade Tech: WTE Miami 2026 is putting travel advisors at the centre of its October show, building its programme around “Travel Advisor of the Future” as AI and new booking models reshape how Americans plan trips. Diaspora & Investment: Jamaica’s Permanent Secretary says the country must turn sporting success into business growth, attracting investment and expanding exports. Tourism Product Push: Sandals is rolling out refreshed food and beverage concepts across its Jamaican resorts, with a stronger focus on local ingredients and island storytelling. New Experiences in MoBay: A Mi Mek It Jamaica launches in Montego Bay, offering an “authentic backyard” style attraction where visitors make their own souvenirs and connect with local culture. Industry Leadership: Edmund Bartlett congratulates new JHTA president O’Brian Heron, pledging continued partnership to boost tourism growth. Nature-Positive Tourism: Jamaica’s environment minister urges stakeholders to market the island’s nature and hiking trails as the next phase beyond “sun, sea and sand.” Safety & Rumours: Deputy PM Horace Chang denies reports of Third Country Nationals being housed in Grants Town, St Mary, urging calm as bookings and community tensions are affected. Global Peace Index: Jamaica is ranked the Caribbean’s most peaceful destination for 2026, placing it among the region’s safest travel picks.