AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism & Events: Asa Bantan’s 10th annual Summer Daybreak Breakfast Fete is set to return to Grand Bay in August, with a four-day programme of entertainment and cultural activities expected to draw visitors from Dominica, the wider Caribbean and the diaspora—boosting hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, bars, transport and vendors. Aviation Connectivity: Air France will launch a new nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre–Panama City route from 11 December 2026, twice weekly, using an A320 with 170 seats and offering onward connections via Copa’s Panama hub. Energy & Industry: Guadeloupe’s Sud-Soufrière geothermal exploration permit has been granted to Albioma for five years after a 2021 tender, covering 62 sq km across several municipalities, with drilling still requiring separate environmental authorization. Renewables Finance: Ormat Technologies reported strong Q2 momentum, with energy storage revenues nearly tripling year-over-year and overall revenue up 10.6%, driven by operating performance and new capacity. Hospital Finance (France): A study warns public hospital deficits could reach 2.1% of revenue in 2025 (around €2.3bn), as costs and loan interest weigh on budgets. Business Watch (Travel/Leisure): Hyatt says it continues to bet big on all-inclusives, citing demand recovery and portfolio growth across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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