AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Resilience: Jamaica’s Hurricane Melissa insurance headache is still dragging—JHTA says just 39% of tourism claims are fully settled and paid, with many operators reporting deductions above policy averages and a cash-flow gap as some hotels remain closed. AI Tourism Push: Jamaica is leaning harder into AI and digital tools under its Tourism 3.0 agenda, from multilingual digital concierges and AI clinics for small businesses to a JTB chatbot for 24/7 visitor help. Regional Spotlight: The Caribbean’s new “Love Link Caribbean” dating show debuts Sept. 30, with Jamaica among the featured destinations—another tourism-friendly media moment. Music & Culture: Calypso legend Mighty Sparrow (Slinger Francisco) dies at 91, a major cultural loss for the region. Business Travel & Partnerships: The Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association welcomed the Royal Caribbean–Sandals partnership as a boost for cruise-and-stay tourism across the Caribbean. Destination Competition: A tour operator says travelers redirected from Cuba are responding positively to Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Coastal Clean-Up: Sandals Foundation mobilised 700+ volunteers for International Coastal Cleanup Day across multiple islands, including hurricane-impacted communities in Jamaica.
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