AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCarnival travel surge: St. Vincent and the Grenadines has hit full hotel occupancy ahead of Vincy Mas, with Rodney Small warning that rooms and Airbnb bookings between the upcoming weekend and the following weekend are effectively sold out. Cruise tourism push: Tourism Minister Kishore Shallow calls the 30-year Kingstown cruise ship and ferry berth lease with Global Ports Holdings a “no-brainer,” citing losses and promising up to EC$250m in phased upgrades, while critics question whether it’s a takeover in practice. Missing aircraft resolved: After days of mystery, a Dominican Republic-registered Beechcraft Baron (HI-1145) that vanished on the flight to Tobago has been found with no loss of life; Minister St. Clair Leacock says the investigation is “very delicate.” Grenadines airport upgrades: Leacock also outlined plans to digitize immigration checks in the Grenadines, moving away from paper forms toward automated, real-time data capture. Family tourism education: The Kids’ Tourism Summer Camp expands across multiple communities, adding hikes, field trips and tourism talks for ages 8–14. New travel links: EL AL added Caribbean destinations via London Heathrow through a growing Virgin Atlantic codeshare, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Food & culture calendar: Restaurant Week 2026 (“Taste of Vincy”) runs June 21–27, spotlighting local talent and young culinary artisans.
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