Aviation & Airlift: Jamaica’s tourism recovery is being held back less by demand and more by airline seats, as global aircraft shortages and higher fuel costs squeeze capacity, with the Jamaica Tourist Board urging more flights to match hotel inventory. Destination Rebuild: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica will “reimagine” Destination Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, including new townships, community relocations, waterfront redesigns, and major tourism infrastructure upgrades. Hotel Inventory Return: More than 11,000 rooms are expected back on stream between 2026 and 2027, with reopenings already scheduled from October into early 2027. Worker Welfare Spotlight: Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme has topped $6 billion in savings and is drawing UN Tourism attention as a model for global adoption. Middle East Connectivity: Bartlett is pushing stronger Gulf air links, with talks involving Qatar and Etihad, plus a Saudi team expected in February to support small tourism businesses. Tech for Tourism & Skills: INQUIZ Labs launches applied AI training for beginners, while CHTA rolls out an AI workforce guide for Caribbean hospitality. Industry Upswing: Royalton Hotels & Resorts fully reopens its Jamaica portfolio with five resorts back in operation. Safety & Community: Court infrastructure delays continue to frustrate the judiciary, and a separate report highlights a student arrested for bringing a loaded firearm to a school in New York.