AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Beaches Upgrade: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will keep upgrading public beaches, citing that only 29% of coastline has sand suitable for beach use and 22% is possible for swimming—while 60 of 70 public beaches have been upgraded and most are entry-free. Tourism Trade Boost: Jamaica officially launches JAPEX 2026, set for Sept 14–18 in Ocho Rios under “Jamaica Reimagined,” with Bartlett pointing to resilience after Hurricane Melissa and a return of hotel room stock. Cruise & Hospitality Signals: Royal Caribbean has cancelled Labadee sailings for the rest of 2026 and into 2027 due to safety issues, while TUI warns holiday demand is shifting later as profits slip amid geopolitical disruption. Local Tourism Spotlight: Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden in St James tops a global travellers’ ranking, putting a small family-run attraction on the world map. Community & Culture: Montego Bay’s “Art on the Bay” pushes a broader, year-round cultural offer beyond traditional tourism. Safety & Access: Jamaica’s beach access debate continues as Bartlett rejects claims that only 1% of beaches are accessible.
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