AGP Executive Report

Luxury Travel Launch: Four Seasons just unveiled its first 2028 Private Jet Experience itineraries, bringing back Uncharted Discovery and New World Icons with refreshed routes, new hotel stops (including Cartagena, Puerto Rico, and Venice), and a small 48-guest custom Airbus A321neo-LR setup with a dedicated Journey Team. Regional Culture & Preparedness: In St. Maarten, cultural heritage emergency specialists are meeting this week to strengthen how the region protects archives and heritage during crises. Women’s Leadership Spotlight: Caribbean POSH announced the 2026 ICON Woman Awards honourees—featuring Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge as keynote speaker—set for June 26 in the British Virgin Islands. Tourism Diplomacy: Nevis Premier Mark Brantley says his delegation to St. Barts helped deepen tourism ties and boost air connectivity. Business on the Move: CentFX confirmed it will sponsor and attend Money Expo India 2026 in Mumbai.

Cultural Heritage Response: Cultural emergency specialists and archivists are meeting in St. Maarten this week for the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Network of CER Regional Hubs, hosted by the Caribbean CER hub and the St. Maarten sub-hub, with training and site visits aimed at better protecting heritage during crises. Regional Recognition: Caribbean POSH has named the 2026 ICON Woman Awards honourees—featuring Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge—ahead of the June 26 ceremony in the British Virgin Islands. Healthcare Access (St. Kitts & Nevis): A new Digital Insurance Card system is rolling out for 8,500 public servants, cutting upfront costs and reducing paperwork for eligible dependents, with Anguilla listed among participating providers. Tourism Momentum (St. Maarten): New travel data points to strong demand—Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year—fuelled by more flights, expanding hotels, and a fast, easy “vacation base” feel. Local Culture & Youth (St. Kitts): The Delisle Walwyn Youth Tourism Congress 2026 spotlighted students pitching ideas to grow tourism, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival.

Pan-Mass Challenge Spotlight: Ryan Smith of Harwich is set to ride again after his daughter Toni—diagnosed at age 3 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia—finished two years of treatment in March, with the family recently honored at Fenway Park as part of the Pedal Partners programme. Ultra-Luxury Travel: Four Seasons has unveiled its 2028 Private Jet Experience, with two signature itineraries (including Antarctic-to-Caribbean style contrasts) built around a custom Airbus A321neo-LR for just 48 guests. Digital Public Services: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, cutting upfront payments and removing reimbursement forms for dependents. Tourism Momentum & Strategy: Caribbean travel demand is cooling overall, but St. Maarten/Saint Martin are surging, while Curaçao stands out for steadier, year-round growth—plus the region is pushing higher-value, smarter targeting. Local Culture & Food Security: St. Kitts youth tourism debates and the 30th Green Valley Festival got major support, while Nevis’ agriculture minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for tech-driven farming in dry conditions.

Pan-Mass Challenge Heart Story: A Harwich father, Ryan Smith, is set to ride again after his daughter Toni—diagnosed at age 3 with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia—finished two years of treatment in March, with the family recently honored at Fenway Park’s Pedal Partners event. Ultra-Luxury Travel: Four Seasons has unveiled its 2028 Private Jet Experience, with two signature journeys and a custom Airbus A321neo-LR built for just 48 guests, aiming to blend high-end service with new destination access. Digital Health in the Region: St. Kitts and Nevis launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, cutting upfront costs and removing reimbursement forms for dependents. Tourism Momentum & Strategy: Caribbean travel is shifting into a “new strategic phase” as demand growth cools overall, while Latin America surges; St. Maarten is also seeing strong year-over-year gains, signaling a hotter, busier season. Local-Adjacent Agriculture & Culture: Nevis’ agriculture minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, and St. Kitts’ Green Valley Festival is set for its 30th edition with TDC backing.

Healthcare Upgrade in St. Kitts & Nevis: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare for insured workers and eligible dependents without upfront full payment—dependents won’t need reimbursement forms, and cardholders pay only a co-payment at the point of service. Tourism Momentum Across the Region: A fresh look at Sint Maarten and Saint Martin shows strong demand—Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year—fuelled by more flights, expanding hotels, and a “easy base” vacation setup. Youth Tourism Spotlight: The Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026 in St. Kitts drew students into debates on growing local tourism, with winners taking cash prizes. Culture on the Calendar: TDC has endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing the milestone community event in Cayon. Agri Fest Praise: Nevis’ agriculture minister commended Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for its tech-driven farming and food security focus.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—no upfront full costs and fewer forms at participating providers, with Anguilla listed as part of the network as it expands. Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten is seeing a strong summer push, with new travel data showing Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year, driven by more flights, hotel openings, busy beach areas, and an easy “land-and-go” vacation setup. Youth & Culture in Focus: St. Kitts held its Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival—both spotlighting young voices and cultural continuity. Agri Fest Praise: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister commended Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for modern, tech-enabled farming and food security progress. Caribbean Tourism Strategy: A new CHTA/Amadeus report says the region is shifting toward higher-value, year-round growth, with Latin America demand rising sharply.

Healthcare Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has officially launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—so families won’t have to front full costs or file reimbursement forms, with patients paying only a co-payment at service. Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten is feeling a strong travel surge, with new data showing Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year—more flights, more hotel growth, and a “easy-to-use” vacation base keeping demand climbing. Youth & Culture: St. Kitts hosted the Delisle Walwyn Youth Tourism Congress 2026, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing 30 years of community traditions. Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for its tech-driven farming and impressive produce. Regional Context: Caribbean tourism is shifting into a more year-round, higher-value phase, with Latin America demand rising fast.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has officially launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—no full upfront payment, and dependents won’t need reimbursement forms; members pay only a co-payment at participating providers, with Anguilla already included and more providers expected as the network grows. Tourism Momentum: Sint Maarten is seeing a big lift in travel demand, with new data showing it up 18% year over year (and Saint Martin up 12%), driven by more flights, expanding hotels, stronger food options, and the island’s easy “vacation base” setup. Youth & Culture in Focus: St. Kitts held its Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival—both pushing local talent and community traditions forward. Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for its tech-driven farming and strong produce showing.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—no full upfront payment, and dependents won’t need reimbursement forms. Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten is feeling a strong summer surge, with new travel data showing Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year, as airlines add seats, hotels expand, and visitors keep choosing the island as an easy “base” for beaches, dining, and nearby trips. Youth & Culture in Focus: St. Kitts hosted the Delisle Walwyn Youth Tourism Congress 2026, where students debated how to grow local tourism, with winners supported by SKNA. Regional Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, highlighting modern farming tech and the quality of produce despite dry conditions. Festival Funding: TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing the milestone community celebration in Cayon.

Digital Health Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—so families won’t have to submit reimbursement forms, and cardholders pay only a co-payment at the point of service. Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten is seeing a strong travel surge, with Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year, as more seats, new hotels, and a stronger food scene bring visitors back to classic beach areas. Youth & Culture in Focus: The Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026 drew students to debate how to grow local tourism, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival to keep cultural traditions thriving. Agri Fest Praise: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister commended Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 for its modern, tech-driven farming showcase despite dry conditions.

Healthcare Access: St. Kitts and Nevis has officially launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured workers and eligible dependents—without the usual reimbursement paperwork for dependents, and with only a co-payment due at the point of service. Tourism Momentum: Sint Maarten is seeing a strong travel surge—up 18% year over year—while Saint Martin is up 12%, with more flights, new hotel openings, and a busy beach-and-dining scene keeping visitors moving. Youth & Culture: The Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026 drew students to debate how to grow local tourism, with winners taking cash prizes. Community Festivals: TDC has endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing the milestone event in Cayon. Regional Tourism Strategy: New Caribbean Travel Trends data says the region is shifting toward higher-value, year-round demand rather than relying on peak seasons.

Healthcare Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has officially launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, cutting out upfront payments and removing reimbursement forms for eligible dependents—while insured workers pay only a co-payment at the point of service; the programme is rolling out with participating providers already in St. Kitts and Anguilla, with more expected. Tourism Momentum: Sint Maarten is seeing strong summer energy, with new travel data showing year-over-year growth (Sint Maarten +18%, Saint Martin +12%), driven by added flights, expanding hotels, and a “easy base” setup that keeps beach, dining, and nightlife within quick reach. Youth & Culture: St. Kitts held its Delisle Walwyn Youth Tourism Congress 2026, spotlighting students’ ideas for growing local tourism, while TDC endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival in Cayon. Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, calling it an impressive, tech-forward showcase despite dry conditions.

Digital Healthcare Upgrade: St. Kitts and Nevis has launched a Digital Insurance Card for 8,500 public servants, covering healthcare assistance for insured employees and eligible dependents—so dependents won’t need reimbursement forms, and workers pay only a co-payment at the point of service. Tourism Momentum: St. Maarten is seeing strong summer energy, with Sint Maarten up 18% and Saint Martin up 12% year over year, driven by more flights, new and expanding hotels, and a busy beach-and-dining scene. Youth in Tourism: The Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026 brought students together to debate how to grow local tourism, with winners taking cash prizes. Culture & Community: TDC has endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing 30 years of preserving local traditions. Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, highlighting tech-driven farming in a dry climate.

Caribbean Travel Heat Check: St. Maarten/St. Martin is surging again, with Amadeus data showing Sint Maarten up 18% year over year and Saint Martin up 12%—and the buzz is visible everywhere from Orient Bay to Maho Beach and Grand Case. Tourism Strategy Shift: The wider region is moving into a “new strategic phase,” with Caribbean Travel Trends reporting overseas demand up just 1% year over year (after bigger jumps in 2023–24) while Latin America—especially premium South American travel—pushes growth. Local Tourism Talent: St. Kitts hosted the Delisle Walwyn & Company Youth Tourism Congress 2026, spotlighting students’ ideas for strengthening tourism, with Rainier Martin taking top honours. Community Culture Backing: TDC has endorsed the 30th Green Valley Festival, backing 30 years of cultural preservation in Cayon. Anguilla Food Security Spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 as a strong, well-run showcase of modern farming and tech-driven production.

Festival Funding: TDC has endorsed and sponsored the 30th Green Valley Festival, handing over in-kind and cash support to the committee in Cayon—marking three decades of keeping local culture, arts, and community spirit front and centre. Tourism Strategy: CHTA and Amadeus say Caribbean tourism is entering a “new strategic phase,” with overseas demand growth slowing and Latin America—especially premium South American travel—driving the next push for higher-value, year-round bookings. Luxury Travel Buzz: Four Seasons is rolling out its 2028 Private Jet Experience, bringing redesigned journeys back with “Uncharted Discovery” and “New World Icons,” linking new and upcoming properties in Cartagena, Puerto Rico, and Venice. Inspiration Story: A 72-year-old mother of four is set to graduate medical school and begin a three-year residency—proof that “never say never” can still mean “start now.” Local Food & Farming: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026, highlighting tech-driven farming and strong community participation despite dry conditions.

Record-breaking medical dream: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft, 72, is set to become the world’s oldest medical school graduate and start a three-year residency in West Michigan this summer—proof that “never say never” can be more than a motto. Caribbean tourism strategy: The CHTA and Amadeus say the region is moving into a smarter, higher-value phase as overseas demand growth cools to 1% year over year, with Latin America—especially premium travel—pushing the next wave. Travel deals & demand shifts: JetBlue is advertising New York–St. Maarten roundtrips for $382 (May 30–June 5), while the wider Caribbean push leans on premium experiences and year-round booking momentum. Anguilla agri spotlight: Nevis’ Agriculture Minister praised Anguilla’s Agri Fest 2026 as a strong, tech-driven showcase for food security in a dry climate. Luxury travel buzz: Four Seasons is rolling out new 2028 private jet itineraries linking Cartagena, Puerto Rico and Venice.