New Direct Flights: LIAT has launched a historic nonstop service from Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe to Montego Bay, Jamaica—twice weekly and year-round (Tuesdays and Saturdays), with plans to grow to daily as demand rises. Tourism Boost: Officials say the route cuts out long layovers and strengthens regional links, opening Jamaica to the French Caribbean and supporting multi-destination trips across the islands. Cruise Spotlight: Oceania Cruises is expanding its Caribbean program for 2026 with 7–14 day itineraries that include Guadeloupe shore excursions, plus more immersive, food-and-culture focused stops across the region. Sargassum Solutions: The OECS is looking to French Caribbean experience (including Martinique and Guadeloupe) to tackle sargassum, using a recent study tour to shape a more coordinated, practical approach and explore turning seaweed into economic opportunities. Regional Connections: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority also hailed the LIAT launch as a “region’s gain,” not a single-destination win.