AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCHOGM Accommodation Push: As Antigua and Barbuda ramps up for CHOGM 2026, the Hotels and Tourism Association is urging property owners to register so rooms can be secured for thousands of delegates and side events. Health & Tourism Infrastructure: The Cancer Treatment Centre is moving toward service start in fall 2026 or early 2027, with specialized equipment installation and key radiation specialists already being integrated. Sports Tourism Upgrade: Sports Minister Dwayne George met Cedar Valley Golf Course management to plan upgrades aimed at boosting sports tourism and investment. Roads Delivery Drive: PM Gaston Browne has ordered ministers to accelerate works, targeting at least 75% completion of the national road network within four years. Visitor Payments Alert: ECAB says Visa and Mastercard can no longer be used in Cuba, urging travelers to arrange alternatives. Regional Travel Links: EL AL expanded its Virgin Atlantic codeshare via London Heathrow, adding one-ticket connections to Antigua and Barbuda and other Caribbean destinations. Language for the Visitor Economy: Cabinet advanced a plan to make Spanish a second official language, including training for tourism, airport/seaport operations, and customs frontline workers. Cricket Development Plan: Cricket West Indies and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons unveiled a US$6.6m Coolidge cricket campus proposal to support training, a museum, and a simulator.
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