AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCaribbean Travel Pulse: TUI says summer bookings are down as the Iran war and Jamaica’s October hurricanes hit profits, but it insists peak flights will still run and fuel shortages won’t bite in the next 10 weeks. Local Recovery Watch: In Montego Bay, State Minister Delano Seiveright says hotels are reopening and being “brand new” after Hurricane Melissa, with key works like the bypass road still on track for around September. Tourism Policy: Edmund Bartlett is pushing a new Tourism Authority Act under “Tourism 3.0,” and wants Jamaica to lift tourism earnings retention from about 40% toward 50–60% by boosting local supply and ownership. Airlift & Value: Montego Bay is flagged as one of the cheapest Caribbean spots right now, with average roundtrip fares around $344. Roads & Friction: SPARK road upgrades in St Ann South East are being criticised as delayed and under-delivering, with residents citing repeated missed start dates. Safety Signals: Aruba is named the safest Caribbean destination for 2026, while UK travel advice continues to warn about resort sexual assault incidents.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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