AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Leadership: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has been selected to co-chair World Economic Forum Tourism Day 2026 in Geneva, putting the island’s tourism resilience and crisis management work on the global stage. Diaspora Outreach: The Jamaica Tourist Board named Vance A. Carter as Business Development Officer for Diaspora Relations in the U.S., based in Fort Lauderdale, to deepen engagement with Jamaican communities. Travel Access: Commonwealth citizens attending Privy Council proceedings in London can now apply for a free, streamlined visa process—an effort to improve access to Jamaica’s highest court of appeal. Jamaica Visitor Appeal: A new Bond-themed book launch at the Grand Hotel Excelsior Port Royal celebrated Jamaica’s James Bond locations, with international fans touring sites tied to Ian Fleming. Cruise News: Margaritaville at Sea’s new ship Beachcomber will sail from Galveston starting October 2027, with itineraries that include Jamaica and a first-ever call to Veracruz. Infrastructure for Tourism Areas: Work continues on the Over River Bridge in St James with resilience upgrades after Hurricane Melissa, including reconstruction on higher abutments and a temporary crossing for residents.
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