Tourism Leadership: Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has been named to the MIPAD Global Top 100 Travel, Tourism & Hospitality list (Class of 2026), spotlighting Jamaica’s work on sustainable tourism, diaspora engagement, and destination resilience. Hotel & Community Impact: S Hotels Jamaica CEO Christopher Issa won JHTA Hotelier of the Year at the JHTA’s 65th AGM, with recognition tied to industry leadership during Hurricane Melissa recovery and the S for Shelters initiative supporting families with new homes. Heritage Tourism Boost: The Jamaica National Heritage Trust (JNHT) announced a $12.2 million renovation of Norman Manley’s Roxborough birthplace, including upgrades to restrooms, signage, interpretive storyboards, and exhibition space, aiming to reopen next financial year. Tourism Workforce Health: Turks and Caicos’ TCHTA launched a Group Health Insurance initiative to expand affordable coverage for tourism workers and small businesses after changes to the Treatment Abroad Programme. Air Access Watch: Frontier is taking over eight former Spirit routes with low introductory fares, a move that could signal more budget route reshuffling across the Caribbean region. Travel Demand Signal: A report says travel to the US by Bahamians and other Caribbean nationals dipped in early 2026, citing higher costs and shifting spending priorities.