AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTravel Disruptions: Category 3 Hurricane Isaias prompted evacuation orders for tourists and visitors in parts of Florida and Alabama ahead of landfall. Hotel Labor: Hundreds of workers at six Chicago hotels struck as the city prepares for the marathon, citing stalled negotiations over pay, benefits and workloads. Regional Airlift: InterCaribbean Airways plans daily Trinidad flights and about 50% more seats on the route ahead of Carnival, citing strong demand. Cruise Growth: Dominica opened its 2026/27 season with 267 ship calls and 475,521 passengers projected, while targeting one million cruise visitors a year and urging businesses to capture more local spending. Resilience: Jamaica’s tourism minister called for a permanent Caribbean fund to help destinations, workers and small businesses prepare for hurricanes and other shocks. China Tourism: The country recorded 826 million domestic trips over its National Day holiday, with spending up 4.3% year on year. Hospitality Investment: Hotel Margot reopened in downtown Pensacola, adding 45 rooms as local entrepreneurs invest in the city’s historic centre.
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