AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Retreats Push: Nobu Hospitality is branching out beyond city hotels, planning its first countryside resort in Rutland, England—185 acres with a hotel, residences, restaurant and spa, built for quieter, nature-led stays. Caribbean Tourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is still riding the wave from hosting CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026, reporting a 7% rise in visitor arrivals and 110,000+ visitors in Q1, while expanding cruise and waterfront access. Marketing That Lands: A Canadian consultant says Antigua’s strongest tourism tool is authentic storytelling—especially as the country moves toward Spanish. Regional Priorities: The CTO is set to launch a scholarship fund for Caribbean women in tourism, and the Caribbean Travel Forum flagged connectivity, smarter value over volume, and rising distribution costs. Language Shift: Cabinet has approved Spanish as the nation’s official second language, starting in pre-school through secondary school.
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