AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCommunity Tourism Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica won’t hit US$10b in tourism earnings by building hotels alone, urging a shift to community tourism and locally owned enterprises so more spending stays in Jamaica. Resilience for Operators: Jamaica’s Tourism 3.0 drive also put community-based tourism operators through a National Community-based Tourism Resilience Symposium in St. James, with training on risk planning and recovery after Hurricane Melissa. Airlift & Fares: LIAT says it’s working to keep ticket prices stable despite fuel-cost pressure, while Southwest Airlines announced new Saturday-only routes from Nashville to Montego Bay and St. Thomas. Connectivity Updates: Antigua and Barbuda responded to JetBlue ending nonstop JFK service after Oct. 31, 2026, saying it’s part of broader network changes and promising continued partnership work. Road Safety for Visitors: Works Minister Robert Morgan announced immediate and long-term measures to ease congestion at Mammee Bay toll plaza, including two extra toll lanes and stronger E-Pass promotion. Cruise Spotlight: Oceania Cruises highlighted refreshed late-2026 Caribbean itineraries that include Montego Bay, Jamaica, plus boutique ports across the region.
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