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Last update: an hour agoDominica Tourism Surge: Dominica says stayover arrivals jumped 10% in the first quarter of 2026, building on a 15% rise in total visitor arrivals in 2025, with 496,635 tourists last year and cruise numbers up 23% (409,761 cruise visitors from Oct 2025–Apr 2026). Regional Air Connectivity Push: Jamaica announced it will host the second CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, aiming to tackle capacity gaps, high taxes and fees, and strengthen intra-regional and long-haul routes. CHTA Marketplace Momentum in Antigua: The Caribbean Travel Marketplace kept driving deals and ideas—Dominica highlighted major infrastructure plans, while Saint Lucia showcased its summer campaign and new destination site. Policy Pressure on the Accommodation Market: Caribbean hoteliers are pushing back on Booking.com commission changes and want short-term rentals taxed like hotels, warning the move could cost the region millions. A&B Education & Integration: Antigua and Barbuda approved making Spanish the official second language, with Spanish added from pre-school through secondary school.
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