AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCaribbean Travel Marketplace Wrap: Antigua and Barbuda has just closed CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 at the American University of Antigua, marking the second straight year the islands hosted the region’s key travel trade meet—bringing tour operators, media and airline partners together during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month. Tourism Costs & Digital Shift: At the event, CHTA treasurer Jim Hepple warned inflation and rising operating costs could squeeze the sector, while independent hotels are being pushed to strengthen direct booking and adapt to online platforms. Regional Migration Tension: St Kitts and Nevis confirmed the first group of CARICOM nationals transferred from the US under a bilateral migration deal—processing them through local immigration and security, with details on housing still unclear. Language & Education: Antigua and Barbuda also moved ahead with a policy to make Spanish the official second language, starting as a core subject from pre-school through secondary school. Safety Spotlight: A new Caribbean safety index places Antigua and Barbuda fourth overall in the region and top among OECS sovereign states.
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