AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCruise Port Deal: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has signed an MoU with Global Ports Holding (GPH) to enter exclusive negotiations for a 30-year concession to manage and develop the Kingstown Cruise Port, with phased investment of about EC$225m–EC$250m and a first phase up to EC$75m aimed at modernising the terminal, improving shore excursions, and boosting visitor spend. Tourism Investment: The Tourism Minister says the cruise sector could be revitalised by the GPH partnership, noting cruise visitors currently spend about EC$59 per visit. Sandals Expansion: Prime Minister Godwin Friday reaffirmed Sandals’ US$45m expansion—22 Rondoval Villas (due Nov 2026), 20 Hillside Sky Suites next, and Beaches St. Vincent planned to start construction in 2028. Blue Economy Funding: A new US$6.1m GEF/UNEP project will restore ecosystems in St. Vincent’s south corridor, targeting degraded land, emissions cuts, and better watershed management. Regional Tourism Media: CTO and TEMPO Networks renewed a long-running collaboration to strengthen Caribbean tourism storytelling through expanded digital and broadcast coverage. Visa/Travel Business: The CHTA president’s US visa denial is sparking debate over how tighter US rules may affect Caribbean tourism operations. Weather: A weak tropical wave may bring scattered showers; no advisories are in effect.
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