AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Awards: BVI’s Luce D. Hodge-Smith was named CTO Minister/Commissioner of Tourism of the Year at the Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Awards during Caribbean Week in New York, while Barbados’ Andrea Franklin took Director of Tourism of the Year. Regional Tourism Spotlight: The Virgin Islands also won the CTO Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase, with a “Caribbean Green & Blue Economy Tourism Hub” pitch linking marine restoration and land-based sustainability. Air Connectivity: Winair launched an interline partnership with Contour Airlines, improving one-itinerary connections through St. Maarten to more Caribbean destinations. Travel Planning Tips: Hotels.com’s 2026 Hotel Price Index says the “sweet spot” is booking about a week ahead, with Sunday nights often the best value—plus savings from being flexible on dates and destinations. Community & Culture: St. Croix Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary, raising toward a $300,000 goal, while the BVI launched a poetry and critical essay competition tied to the Long Look 250th Freedom commemoration. On-Island Updates: VI Waste Management Authority is stepping up enforcement at public bin sites, with fines up to $1,000 for illegal dumping or misuse.
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