New Routes & Connectivity: LIAT Air launches its first-ever direct Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)–Montego Bay (Jamaica) service starting July 14, with twice-weekly flights, making it easier for Caribbean travellers to link French Caribbean culture with Jamaica’s reggae-and-jerk draw. Air Access Boost: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes sign an interline agreement for single-ticket, single-purchase travel with checked baggage through to final destinations, improving English–French Caribbean connections via Antigua and onward to Paris-Orly. Tourism Leadership & Industry People: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Fernandez paid tribute to tourism pioneer Theodore “Ted” Isaac, while the country also marked the passing of former senator Mary-Clare Hurst with official funeral coverage. Ebola Preparedness & Border Policy: Opposition whip Marvin Gonzales demanded details on the government’s Ebola plan as Antigua halts visa waivers for travellers from African nations and tightens screening; PM Browne defended the cautious approach, warning one case could damage tourism. Resorts & Luxury Developments: Long Bay Zen Resort (US$200M) officially launched as “quiet luxury,” and The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua shared new visuals ahead of early-2026 sales. Industry Strategy: CHTA calls for a broader framework to measure tourism’s real value, including domestic economic retention, people investment, and environmental impact. Sports Tourism Push: Freeland says sports tourism can drive off-peak demand, pointing to CPL travel patterns and planned growth in major events. Disaster Readiness: NODS released the 2026 hurricane shelter list, confirming 46 public shelters across 17 disaster districts.