AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNew Resort in Montego Bay: UNICO Hotel Collection has opened reservations for UNICO 18˚77˚ Montego Bay, its first Jamaica property (adults-only, all-inclusive) launching March 1, 2027 with 451 rooms, ocean views, and a large Esencia Wellness Spa. Beach Access Update: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will keep upgrading public beaches and pushing better environmental management, noting 70 public beaches (60 upgraded) and only five that require an entry fee. Tourism Trade Push: JAPEX 2026 returns Sept. 14–18 at Moon Palace in Ocho Rios, with buyers already registered from 22+ countries and 61 supplier companies signed up as Jamaica continues recovery from Hurricane Melissa. Infrastructure for Visitors: Work on the Montego Bay perimeter road is progressing ahead of a September 2026 deadline, aiming to ease traffic and unlock development around St James. Safety & Community: Heineken Global-backed restoration is complete at the Blue Hole community centre in St James, reopening a key local hub after Hurricane Melissa damage. Hurricane-Season Travel Demand: A new report says Caribbean travel during the current hurricane season is up 21% year-on-year as lower fares and resort rates draw visitors. Local Events in the Diaspora: Brooklyn’s inaugural Jamaica Rising Day Parade drew thousands for a new Independence-focused cultural tradition.
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