AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndependence travel buzz: Best Weekend Ever returns to Ocho Rios Aug 6–10 with seven themed events under “Escape to Paradise,” including beach parties and nightlife across the five-day programme. Airlift boost: Jamaica is set to add about 400,000 winter seats from Canada for 2026/27, driven by expanded Air Canada and Sunwing services plus new non-stop Porter flights. Hotel deals: Marriott has signed agreements with Catalonia for all-inclusive resorts in Montego Bay (opening 2028) and Zanzibar (opening 2027), signalling continued global demand for island stays. Tourism infrastructure: The Over River Bridge in St James is being fast-tracked for reopening before the new school year after Hurricane Melissa damage, with residents warned not to cross unfinished sections. Attractions crackdown: A giant swing tourist attraction in Norwood, St James was demolished after enforcement action found it lacked required building and planning approvals. Safety watch: Authorities say alleged killers of an American Airlines flight attendant are linked to a gang accused of preying on tourists, following arrests in Peru and Colombia. Regional ties: Ghana President John Dramani Mahama’s Jamaica visit highlighted deeper Africa–Caribbean cooperation, including direct air links and tourism collaboration.
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