AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Innovation Boost: The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and UTech Jamaica signed an agreement to support the TEF Tourism Innovation Incubator, aiming to train more people for tourism roles under the “Tourism 3.0” local-first push. Global Tourism Spotlight: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett is set to receive a Tourism ICON honour at PYNE Awards Africa 2026 in Mozambique, for work on resilience and the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre. Wedding & Adventure Upswing: Sandals Resorts is rolling out a new era for destination weddings in Jamaica, including a free upgraded wedding package for qualifying 2027 weddings and a new Celebration Collection of bespoke adventures. Montego Bay Tennis Week: The inaugural Jamaica Cup lands at Half Moon Nov. 11–16 with pro matches, collegiate players, and a Pro-Am built around getting fans onto the court. Beach Access Clarity: Jamaica’s tourism ministry lists 60 public beaches with free access, responding to overseas claims that locals are being blocked. Economic Recovery Watch: PIOJ projects a return to growth by year-end as Hurricane Melissa recovery continues, with NaRRA operationalisation expected to lift construction.
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