AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTragic Spotlight: A 35-year-old New York woman, Melissa Kerry Samnath, was found dead in Jamaica after being taken to Cornwall Regional Hospital following blunt-force injuries, and police are now hunting her husband/partner, Dane Watson, who reportedly left the hospital shortly after she was dropped off. Safety & Travel Watch: The case is the latest reminder for visitors to stay alert and follow local guidance as Jamaica continues to draw holidaymakers. Tourism Policy Push: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett urged CARICOM to treat tourism as the region’s economic backbone and a top priority, arguing it powers aviation, agriculture, creative industries and small business. Caribbean Demand Signals: TUI says summer bookings are down—especially in the UK—amid Middle East uncertainty, while also stressing no near-term fuel shortage fears. Destination Momentum: Curaçao is highlighted as a model for stable year-round tourism, outperforming Jamaica on seasonality in a new report. Events Calendar: Jamaica’s Powerful Women and Men Perform for Charity returns June 21 in Kingston to raise funds for Mustard Seed Communities.
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