AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Talent: The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s scholarship foundation has launched a campaign to fund 30 scholarships and grants in 2027, with seven Caribbean governments already pledging support. Industry Partnerships: Envoyage’s largest North American summit opened at Princess Grand Jamaica, showcasing its new partnership with Travel Leaders Network to travel advisors. Tourism Development: TPDCo marked 30 years of work upgrading attractions, training workers and supporting communities, while its latest vehicle handover adds seven vehicles to the fleet supporting police in resort areas. Investment and Access: Margaritaville Jamaica plans a public share offering within 90 days; meanwhile, the JHTA backs the proposed Lionel Densham Aerodrome, with revised plans targeted for submission by December 23. Visitor Demand: Montego Bay passenger traffic fell 23% in the latest quarter, with Hurricane Melissa’s impact on hotel capacity and connectivity cited as the cause. Economic Outlook: The IMF now projects Jamaica’s growth at zero in 2026 and 2.4% in 2027, down from its earlier 3.1% forecast for next year.
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