AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Momentum, Now With a Plan: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism push is getting sharper as visitor arrivals hit record levels in 2026 and the country leans into higher-value experiences, with Minister Charles Fernandez urging the destination to “capitalise” on the current surge during the Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Regional Pressure on “Leakage”: Caribbean tourism ministers are also alarmed by leakage—estimated at about 80% of visitor spend leaving the islands through imports—and are coordinating ways to keep more tourism dollars circulating locally. New Demand Map for the Caribbean: A fresh Caribbean Travel Trends report says overall overseas growth is slowing, but Latin America is surging, especially premium travel from South America—making diversification and smarter targeting the next big play. Food Tourism Spotlight: CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis-Prosper is set to keynote the 2026 Caribbean Food Forum in Antigua on May 21, tying regenerative tourism to sustainable Caribbean food systems. On-the-Ground Logistics: Delegates are arriving for the Marketplace, while All Saints Road traffic is being managed with overnight single-lane detours for works.
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