AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Leadership: Minister Edmund Bartlett is set to be honoured as a Tourism ICON at PYNE Awards Africa 2026 in Mozambique, spotlighting Jamaica’s push for tourism resilience and global partnerships. Cruise Spotlight: Jamaica’s Port Authority has landed three World Travel Awards nominations—Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, Leading Cruise Port (Ocho Rios), and Leading Home Port (Montego Bay)—as the October cruise season ramps up. Tourism Finance: CPJ Group reports a US$1.6M net loss for Jan–Jun 2026, blaming Hurricane Melissa’s lingering impact on Jamaica’s tourism and hospitality, with revenue down 27%. Hospitality & Travel Biz: Marriott expands in the Pacific with Series by Marriott in New Caledonia, while it also moves to convert three Mexico properties into all-inclusive resorts under Tribute Portfolio. Local Tourism Pulse: Ahhh Ras Natango Gallery and Garden in St James has been ranked the world’s top attraction in an AAA Club Alliance analysis of TripAdvisor reviews. Policy & Service: PM Holness signals changes to slow public-service processes and says the civil service should facilitate investment—aiming for faster approvals without lowering standards.
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