AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoLuxury Tourism Push: Antigua and Barbuda broke ground on the US$200M Long Bay Zen Resort, with PM Gaston Browne pitching ultra-premium stays (like Hermitage) while promising better pay for hotel workers and a development approach that benefits both investors and staff. Resort Spotlight: Hodges Bay Resort & Spa was named to Caribbean Journal’s 2026 Cool List, praising its art-filled design and Prickly Pear Island experience; the property also welcomed Christopher Eastmond as new general manager. Aviation & Connectivity: ECCAA opened its expanded airport headquarters complex at V.C. Bird International Airport, supporting stronger regional aviation oversight and progress toward FAA Category 1 status. Air Links: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline deal for single-ticket, through-baggage travel starting June 1, aimed at easier multi-island and Europe connections. Border & Health Measures: Cabinet halted visa waivers for all African travelers to strengthen Ebola precautions, while immigration and customs chiefs met in Antigua to improve fraud-fighting and cross-border coordination. Tourism Industry Event: Henry Harteveldt will keynote the Caribbean Marketing Conference during Caribbean Week in New York, focusing on airline trends and what they mean for Caribbean airlift.
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