Air Connectivity: Air Canada will launch a new weekly nonstop Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre route to Guadeloupe, running Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027 (bookable now). Marine Protection: France announced three new marine protected areas, including a Guadeloupe zone to protect coral reefs and sea turtles, pushing protected waters to 14.68% and aiming for 14.8% by year-end. Tourism & Community: Saint Martin Beach Resort (formerly Secrets Hotel) remains closed, with the hotel workers’ union calling it a “human catastrophe” and alleging the closure was used to justify major job cuts. Events & Sport: The 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg drew 100+ participants, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking bronze in the men’s Olympic race. Local Travel Culture: La Poste and the Saint Martin Tourism Office launched a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp book (8 stamps), sold in Saint Martin and Guadeloupe with worldwide posting validity. Regional Travel Planning: New airline partnerships in the Caribbean aim to reduce fragmented regional airlift by improving interline connections.