New Air Link to Guadeloupe: Air Canada will launch a new nonstop route from Quebec City to Pointe-à-Pitre, with weekly Thursday flights from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027 (17 round-trips), using the Airbus A220-300. Marine Protection for Guadeloupe Waters: France announced three new marine protection zones for World Oceans Day, bringing strict protection to 14.68% of its waters; the Guadeloupe zone will protect coral reefs that shelter sea turtles, with strict limits on fishing, extraction, and some tourism. Saint Martin Stamp Promotion: La Poste and the Saint Martin Tourism Office unveiled a “Destination Saint Martin” collector stamp set (8 stamps), sold in Saint Martin and Guadeloupe and valid worldwide. Tourism Jobs in Jeopardy: A union says the former Secrets Hotel/ Saint Martin Beach Resort closure is a “human catastrophe,” alleging no order to close and warning of a major social scandal. Travel Disruption Watch: More airline collapses in 2026 are being linked to fuel shocks after the Strait of Hormuz disruption, with more cancellations and rising costs expected. Triathlon Highlights: The Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg saw Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé take third in the men’s Olympic race, while Melina Bruneau won the women’s Olympic event.