AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Tech Push: Jamaica’s Tourism Awareness Week (Sept 27–Oct 3) is putting AI and digital transformation at the centre, with Minister Edmund Bartlett saying the goal is to shape tourism’s future under “Tourism 3.0,” including multilingual digital concierges, real-time visitor help, predictive analytics and AI upskilling for small businesses. Health Security Upgrade: Jamaica strengthened its national health security after a Voluntary External Evaluation under the IHR 2005, with international experts reviewing key systems from surveillance and labs to points of entry and emergency coordination. Tourism Worker Housing: Bartlett says housing solutions for tourism workers are advancing, including TEF land for HAJ and a planned joint venture to build 1,500 homes near resort areas. Public Access Court Move: A top court is expected to rule on expanding public beach access to Little Dunn’s River in Ocho Rios, where access is currently limited to weekends. Regional Connectivity: Satena resumes international flights with a new Monteria–Panama City route starting Oct. 26, adding more South/Central America links. Cruise/Resort Business Signal: Seiveright says the Royal Caribbean–Sandals partnership shows how Jamaican hospitality concepts can scale into major international business.
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