AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLuxury Tourism & Travel Trade: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is riding fresh momentum after Virtuoso Travel Week 2026 in Las Vegas, where the island was ranked No. 1 in the Caribbean and No. 3 worldwide for festive holiday travel, with West End also placing among top festive destinations—boosting high-end advisor ties and visitation prospects. World Travel Awards: Anguilla secured eight destination nominations at the 2026 World Travel Awards, while key properties earned Caribbean-level nods including Aurora Anguilla, Zemi Beach House, and Four Seasons Resort and Residences. Hospitality Recognition: The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association opened nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards, highlighting guest experience, sustainability, and sales/marketing results across the region. Education & Human Capital: CXC results show strong performance in the Virgin Islands, with Juanita Jardine topping CSEC 2026—an industry-relevant signal for future talent pipelines. Infrastructure in the Region: St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana Airport has started work on a curbside check-in facility to ease terminal congestion and expand departure processing capacity. Energy Costs (Regional): ECCB data shows Antigua and Barbuda leading with the lowest gasoline and diesel prices in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, underscoring how energy pricing continues to shape household and business costs.
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