Aviation & Tourism Investment: Nevis has officially broken ground on the multi-million-dollar expansion of the Vance W. Amory International Airport, with plans to extend the runway by 2,000 feet, upgrade terminals and customs, add a new fire hall and fuel farm, and expand parking for up to 50 executive jets—aimed at boosting airlift and tourism over an 18-month build. Caribbean Travel Momentum: New first-quarter Caribbean Tourism Organization figures show Anguilla leading regional growth, up 24.6% year-on-year with 46,691 stayover visitors, as improved connectivity and luxury demand continue to lift the island’s visitor economy. Air Service Expansion: BermudAir is mapping out more Caribbean and Central America routes, including new links involving Turks & Caicos, Belize, Guatemala, and Belize-to-Guatemala City service starting in December. Community-Based Tourism: OECS tourism officials met in Saint Lucia to strengthen community-based tourism policies, backed by the EU’s 11th EDF, pushing local communities to be primary beneficiaries rather than side participants. Anguilla Events & Hospitality: Wet Fete 2026 returns July 31 at Landsome Bowl Cultural Centre with regional soca and bouyon acts, while ÀNI Private Resorts announced its January 2027 opening of ÀNI Shoal Bay, a 15-suite private-resort flagship for one group at a time. Industry & Education: New Anglia University says it’s seeing rising UK demand for alternative medicine pathways and is reinforcing its UK-focused MD route with NHS-based clinical training and support.