AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Deal-Making: Antigua and Barbuda just hosted the CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 for a second straight year, pairing trade buyers, airlines and hotel leaders with Culinary Month to push new airlift, cruise arrivals and fresh hotel investment ahead of CHOGM 2026. Regional Connectivity Push: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley is also working the route map—promoting Nevis tourism at “Saveurs Caraibes” and signaling closer collaboration with Guadeloupe and Martinique to strengthen regional links. Disaster Readiness: After a strong May 16 earthquake near Antigua (felt across the region including Guadeloupe), Antigua and Barbuda’s disaster services are still tallying damage while experts urge tsunami awareness even when no tsunami was triggered. Cyber Risk to Tourism: France’s Gîtes de France says it was hit by a cyberattack affecting booking data for up to 389,000 clients, with Guadeloupe reportedly among the impacted departments. Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after liquidation proceedings in Guadeloupe, tightening flight options across the French Caribbean. Agriculture Science: Researchers say upland cotton was first domesticated in Mexico’s Yucatán region, with wild cotton links also traced to the Caribbean, including Guadeloupe.
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