AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoNew Direct Route for Guadeloupe Travelers: LIAT Air launched a historic nonstop service from Pointe-à-Pitre to Montego Bay, starting July 15 with 33 passengers and a twice-weekly, year-round schedule (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily as demand rises—aimed at cutting layovers and boosting tourism, business links, and multi-island trips across the French and English-speaking Caribbean. Cruise Lines Lean Into “Real” Caribbean Experiences: Oceania Cruises is expanding its 2026 Caribbean program with adults-only 7–14 day itineraries that trade beach-only days for food and culture stops, including Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe, plus new shore excursions across the region. Sargassum Collaboration Across the Eastern Caribbean: OECS delegates, supported by EU funding, visited Martinique and Guadeloupe to study practical sargassum collection and “valorisation” models, pushing a more coordinated, solution-first approach for member states. Local Travel Mood Check (Le Gosier): A fresh travel feature spotlights Le Gosier as a rare Guadeloupe town where tourism hasn’t fully replaced everyday life—beaches, ferry crossings, bakeries, and a busy local rhythm. Staying Budget-Smart for Travel: France published visa fees for several categories and reduced costs for children aged 6–12 on selected visas, while a weekly digest also flags regulated electricity tariff changes and back-to-school allowance dates for Guadeloupe and other territories.
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