AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Tourism Infrastructure: Nevis has officially broken ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with plans including a 2,000-foot runway extension, a modernized terminal, new fire hall and customs facilities, and expanded parking for up to 50 executive jets—project completion is expected in about 18 months. Regional Tourism Momentum: New data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization points to strong first-quarter growth across the region, with Anguilla leading at +24.6% stayover visitors (46,691) as improved connectivity and continued luxury demand drive momentum. Air Service Expansion: BermudAir is pushing deeper into the Caribbean and Central America this winter, adding new routes that include expanded service to Anguilla plus fresh links to Bermuda, Turks & Caicos, Belize, and Guatemala—aimed at boosting leisure travel options from multiple U.S. gateways. Community-Based Tourism: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF, positioning local communities as primary beneficiaries and linking tourism with agriculture, culture, and entrepreneurship. Local Events & Hospitality: Anguilla’s Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with regional soca and bouyon acts, while ÀNI Private Resorts announced the January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite exclusive-use beachfront retreat.
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