AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Policy & Diaspora: Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett told the Jamaica Diaspora Conference in Montego Bay that tourism must be protected with more local ownership and deeper diaspora involvement, warning that over-reliance on a few resort areas leaves the sector exposed to shocks like Hurricane Melissa. Tourism Growth Plan: Jamaica unveiled a bold “10x10x10” tourism vision targeting 10 million visitors, backed by a 10-year plan and new flight and resort momentum. Visitor Experience & Awards: Dunn’s River Falls in St Ann earned a 2026 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award, ranking among the top 10% of attractions worldwide. Resort Updates: Sandals and Beaches launched the rebranded loyalty program “Island Insiders Club,” replacing Sandals Select Rewards from July 1, 2026. Transport & Access: Caribbean Airlines announced daily Toronto–Georgetown, Guyana flights starting July 1, boosting connectivity for business, leisure and diaspora travel. Infrastructure Watch: The Montego Bay Perimeter Road contract rose by nearly US$80 million, with the project now at about 80% completion. Immigration & Security (Tourism Impact): Jamaica confirmed talks with the US to accept up to 25 third-country deportees every two weeks under a structured processing approach, with details on accommodations still being worked out.
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