AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew US travel rules: A US “visa bond” programme is set to become permanent on Aug 3, with four Caribbean countries affected—Antigua and Barbuda, Cuba, Dominica and Grenada—requiring certain travellers to post up to US$20,000 before a visa is issued. Air access for visitors: Sun Country is bringing back nonstop flights from Minneapolis–St Paul to Montego Bay for winter 2027 (through Apr 13, 2027), restoring a key route into Jamaica’s west-coast resort corridor. Tourism capacity pressure: Caribbean airline seat capacity fell 4.2% year-on-year in July, with analysts pointing to knock-on effects from Hurricane Melissa, Spirit Airlines’ collapse, and route cuts. Beach games boost: Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games will launch Aug 4 in Montego Bay, with events planned Nov 18–22 at Harmony Beach Park near Sangster International Airport. Marine protection for tourism: Lucea’s Fish Sanctuary Office officially opened, aiming to safeguard marine resources and support fishers—good news for the long-term health of coastal ecosystems. Independence travel buzz: Emancipendence 2026 programming is rolling across Jamaica with concerts, gospel nights, parties and special menus, keeping the island’s holiday tourism energy high.
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