AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Policy & Tech: Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism says it’s doubling down on AI and digital tools to “future-proof” the sector, from visitor services and marketing to workforce training and crisis management, as Tourism Awareness Week spotlights a more data-driven approach. Tourism Competitiveness: Jamaica climbed four spots in the World Economic Forum’s Travel & Tourism Development Index, moving to 78th, with Minister Edmund Bartlett calling it validation of resilience and competitiveness gains. Resort & Product Updates: Da Villa Juanita in Portland has reopened with expanded accommodation and an ecotourism push, banking on new parish connectivity and improved transport links. Cruise/Partnership Signals: PSOJ welcomed the Sandals–Royal Caribbean partnership as a major milestone expected to broaden global reach and support expansion, subject to approvals in early 2027. Public Access & Visitor Experience: A court injunction keeps Little Dunn’s River Beach open to the public in Ocho Rios until a lawsuit over access is decided, with UDC signaling an appeal. Environment & Clean Seas: A global push for plastic-eating “interceptors” is gaining attention as autonomous robots target ocean and river waste.
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