AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCruise Boost: Antigua Cruise Port is gearing up for a busy mid-year run, with Rhapsody of the Seas returning June 9 (after a June 3 stop) and more visits on June 17 and June 23, as the port expects 15+ cruise calls from June to September. Destination Spotlight: A new travel feature puts Dickenson Bay Beach front and center, praising its calm blue water, white sand, and the iconic red phone booth. Tourism Leadership: ABTA has named Charmaine Spencer Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 1, as stayover arrivals rose 7% in Q1 2026 and the authority pushes deeper global marketing. Regional Connectivity: New airline interline partnerships aim to reduce hassle for Caribbean travelers, including smoother links involving LIAT and Air Caraïbes for multi-island itineraries. Policy & Safety Watch: CHTA is urging smarter regulation of short-term rentals across the region, while Antigua police continue a search after two vessel crew members were wounded and robbed near Heritage Quay. Culture & Heritage: Antigua and Barbuda used Caribbean Week in New York to promote Nelson’s Dockyard, Barbuda’s frigate bird sanctuary, Culinary Month, and Carnival.
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