AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Trade & Partnerships: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says SMART 2026 in St. Maarten delivered strong momentum, with bigger buyer, supplier and vendor participation and 35 pre-scheduled meetings aimed at widening the island’s reach. Regional Tourism Strategy: OECS is pushing community-based tourism as a growth engine, running a Saint Lucia workshop (with EDF support) to help member states turn local communities into the main beneficiaries—linking tourism with agriculture, culture and entrepreneurship. Aviation & Compliance Watch: The European Regions Airline Association met in the Canary Islands with Binter hosting, flagging regulatory pressure from EU261 compensation rules and ReFuelEU fuel blending as a liquidity and connectivity risk for regional carriers. Maritime Industry Updates: The Red Ensign Group conference in Hamilton brought together British maritime administrations and Overseas Territories, focusing on future fuels, fleet performance and security amid rising global shipping pressures. Local Recognition: Six Montserrat centenarians were honoured at a Brades ceremony, celebrating over a century of service across fishing, trades, education and community leadership.
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