Sandals 2.0 in Jamaica: Sandals Resorts has unveiled a first look at the US$200M transformation of Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Caribbean Cay (formerly Sandals Royal Caribbean) and Sandals South Coast, with new guest experiences, dining concepts and elevated rooms, including the brand’s first-ever double queen setup—Montego Bay reopens Dec. 18, 2026. Tourism Finance & Resilience: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett urged the Jamaican diaspora to invest in climate-smart and disaster-resilience projects as Jamaica targets 10 million visitors and US$10B in tourism earnings over 10 years. Tourism Business Watch: Dolphin Cove says first-quarter 2026 revenue fell 39% to US$2.5M and profit dropped 83% as Jamaica’s recovery lagged, citing reduced airlift, delayed hotel reopenings and fewer rooms. Airport Experience Win: Club Kingston at Norman Manley International Airport was named Best Airport Lounge in Latin America and the Caribbean by Priority Pass. Skills for Tourism: UTech will offer Mandarin classes starting September under a two-year partnership with China’s CLEC, supporting hospitality and tourism ties. Regional Trade Financing: Afreximbank is pushing the Caricom EXIM bank plan to unlock more affordable long-term trade and infrastructure financing across the Caribbean. Diaspora & Healthcare Collaboration: We WHISTLE Global’s Signal Jamaica brought diaspora leaders together to coordinate action on Caribbean healthcare, innovation and development. Safety & Travel Disruption: Motorists on the PJ Patterson Highway face an impassable section after a collision; drivers to Clarendon should exit at Spanish Town toll and use Old Harbour Road.