New LIAT Air link for Guadeloupe travelers: LIAT launched its inaugural nonstop from Pointe-à-Pitre to Montego Bay on July 14, starting with a twice-weekly, year-round service (Tuesdays and Saturdays) and aiming to grow to daily as demand rises—positioned as a boost for tourism, local jobs, and faster connections across the French and English-speaking Caribbean. OECS sargassum push: OECS delegates just returned from a Martinique–Guadeloupe study tour, backed by the EU’s RIGHT Programme and SARSEA, to share practical sargassum collection and “blue economy” valorisation ideas across nine member states. Caribbean cruise “seen it all?” refresh: Oceania Cruises is rolling out late-2026 Caribbean itineraries (7–14 days) on Oceania Marina, Vista and Allura, leaning into smaller ports and immersive shore stops like Guadeloupe artisan markets, plus food-led experiences across the islands. Boutique hotel inspiration for the curious: A new roundup spotlights 15 small, personality-packed Caribbean hotels—including a Guadeloupe retreat—aimed at travelers who want more than the usual beach-and-pool script.