AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Recovery Update: Jamaica welcomed 2.34 million visitors through August 31, bringing in about US$2.5 billion, even as the island still operates at roughly 70% of pre-Hurricane Melissa hotel room capacity. Hotel Reopenings: Officials say the remaining 30% of rooms should come back by end-2026 or early 2027, with Half Moon already fully reopened and multiple Marriott-affiliated Royalton properties returning across Negril and Montego Bay. Resort Investment: Sandals is investing US$200 million across three Jamaica resorts, including Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals South Coast, while Hyatt all-inclusives are targeting reopenings in the first quarter of 2027. Airport Pressure Point: In the west, Sangster International saw international arrivals down 23.65% in August, with traffic tied to hotel reopenings. Culture & Travel Appeal: Jamaica’s sound system legacy continues to draw global interest, with fresh explainers on sound clashes and the reggae-to-hip-hop and dancehall-to-Afrobeats links. Policy Watch: Jamaica welcomed the UK’s move to waive Privy Council visa fees for eligible Commonwealth appellants and legal teams, though the visa requirement itself remains.
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