AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEbola-ready Ports: Antigua and Barbuda is stepping up incoming-traveler health screening and port surveillance after WHO flagged Ebola as a Public Health Emergency, with upgraded Port Health Unit monitoring expected to kick in this weekend and travelers asked to share their travel history for the past 21 days. Tourism Momentum: The latest numbers keep coming—Antigua and Barbuda says first-quarter stayovers rose 7% to 110,832, with the US still the biggest source market (46%) and March leading growth. CHOGM Push: Officials are also lining up sustainability and climate-resilience partnerships ahead of CHOGM 2026, pitching Barbuda as a greener, eco-friendly destination. Language Debate: Meanwhile, analysts are pressing for clarity on the plan to make Spanish the nation’s second official language, calling for a real implementation budget, not just announcements. Travel Trade Buzz: The Caribbean Travel Marketplace wrap continues to echo, with renewed focus on higher-value experiences and stronger airlift.
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