Regional Air Connectivity: LIAT Air launched a new year-round direct route between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montego Bay (Jamaica), operating Tuesdays and Saturdays, a move expected to boost tourism, business travel, and easier multi-island trips. Fares & Fuel Pressure: LIAT says it’s trying to keep ticket prices down despite jet fuel costs rising about 50% since late February/early March, absorbing much of the hit to avoid pricing out customers. Water Crisis: Guadeloupe and Martinique are facing an unprecedented summer water crisis, with drought forcing strict rationing and authorities closing some swimming areas due to coastal pollution. Luxury Sports Travel: Finolhu (Seaside Collection) in the Maldives is adding a tennis and padel pro with international experience that includes the French overseas region of Guadeloupe. Caribbean Cruise Inspiration: Oceania Cruises is marketing late-2026 Caribbean itineraries that swap “just beaches” for hands-on island experiences, including stops tied to Guadeloupe.