AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCaribbean Tourism Recovery: Jamaica’s tourism is bouncing back after Hurricane Melissa, with room capacity back to over 80% of pre-storm levels as hotels in Montego Bay lag on reopenings. Hotel & Travel Industry Moves: Iberostar is exiting its Gaesa-linked Cuba management ties, while LIAT and Air Caraïbes launched an interline agreement to sell combined itineraries on one ticket. Hospitality Openings: Royalton Vessence Barbados officially welcomed its first guests, adding a new all-inclusive option on the island’s Platinum Coast. Regional Connectivity: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes’ interline deal aims to cut duplicate fees and baggage re-checks for travelers across the combined networks. Publishing & Culture Spotlight: A Jamaican-born Nigerian matriarch launched her memoir, Echoes of Survival, in Lagos, drawing major diplomatic and literary attention. Sports & Media: Amazon announced Prime Day (June 23–26) and a World Cup-themed excerpt from The Soccer 100 spotlights Pelé’s legacy.
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