Boardwalk Triathlon Buzz: The 2026 Michelob Ultra Boardwalk Triathlon in Philipsburg drew 100+ athletes, with Guadeloupe’s Frédérick Bleuzé taking bronze in the Olympic-distance men’s race and Melina Bruneau winning the women’s Olympic title. New Air Link to Pointe-à-Pitre: Air Canada will launch a Quebec City–Pointe-à-Pitre nonstop route, weekly on Thursdays from Dec. 17, 2026 to April 8, 2027, adding another Canadian gateway to Guadeloupe. Caribbean Connectivity Push: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes signed an interline agreement to sell one itinerary with checked baggage across their networks, easing multi-island travel including Guadeloupe. Regional Maritime Project: Partners of the EU-backed KARULINK project met in Guadeloupe to plan new passenger routes and better transport connections across participating islands. Ocean Protection Update: France announced three new strict marine protection zones, including one in Guadeloupe to safeguard coral reefs and sea turtles. Travel Risk Reminder: A UK travel warning highlights that many travelers still skip the free GHIC card, which can help cover state healthcare costs abroad (insurance still needed).