AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Travel: Jamaica officially launched World Travel Week Jamaica 2026 in Negril, running 10–15 October, with global platforms spanning tourism, hospitality, MICE, cruise, tech and resilience. Hospitality Jobs & Investment: Sandals plans to add 7,000 jobs as Royal Caribbean moves to acquire a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches in a landmark US$3b deal, expected to close in early 2027. Air Connectivity: Aeromexico will start nonstop Mexico City–Montego Bay flights next March, as Jamaica’s Mexico travel demand continues to lag while Mexico-to-Jamaica traffic rises. Finance & Lending: Access Financial targets growing its loan book by up to 17% toward $7b, with a push into SMEs and green lending via an IDB facility. Insurance & Recovery: A Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association survey says six in 10 Hurricane Melissa claims remain unresolved, despite a sector push to settle most by end-September. Regulation & Compliance: TPDCo’s Licensing Expo in Falmouth drew tourism operators to speed up licences and meet regulatory requirements. Climate Resilience: Jamaica’s Environmental Protection Levy bill cleared a Senate procedural snag, while drought pressure continues to hit water systems nationwide. Governance & Rights: Rent Services is urging landlords and tenants to seek early help to resolve disputes before they escalate.
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