Hotel Awards Boost: S Hotel Montego Bay has climbed to No. 2 in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for 2026 across the Atlantic, Caribbean and Central America—its highest Caribbean placement—coming after a major recovery year following Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Policy & Supply Chains: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica’s Agricultural Linkages Exchange (ALEX) should expand into a Caribbean-wide platform to connect farmers with tourism buyers across islands, strengthening “local first” supply for hotels. Cruise-All Inclusive Deal: Royal Caribbean has agreed a roughly US$3 billion partnership with Sandals and Beaches, buying a 50% stake and aiming to link cruise itineraries with all-inclusive stays under one vacation platform. Regional Tourism Leadership: The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism will lead-sponsor the 2026 Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx) Leadership Awards in Miami on Dec. 6, spotlighting Caribbean tourism, media and sustainability leaders. Sports Tourism & Community: Inter Miami CF Foundation and Royal Caribbean hosted their first International Youth Fútbol Clinic in the Bahamas, bringing youth programming to Nassau alongside Royal Caribbean’s flagship destinations. Caribbean Tourism Rankings: The Dominican Republic leads the Caribbean in the WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, with Jamaica ranked just behind in the regional standings. Beach Culture Spotlight: Negril’s Universal Film Festival returns Oct. 8–11 with screenings on Seven Mile Beach, including a Jimmy Cliff tribute and diaspora-focused cinema.