AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Trade & Partnerships: Montserrat’s Tourism Authority says SMART 2026 in St. Maarten delivered record momentum, with more buyer and supplier participation and 35 business-to-business meetings aimed at widening visitor reach. Community-Based Tourism Push: OECS is doubling down on community-led tourism after a Saint Lucia workshop, backed by the 11th EDF/RIGHT programme, framing CBT as a way to keep tourism benefits inside local economies and link it to agriculture, culture, and entrepreneurship. Regional Aviation Regulation Watch: ERAA board meetings in the Canary Islands focused on regulatory pressure on regional airlines, including EU261 compensation rules and ReFuelEU fuel mandates—issues that could raise costs and strain liquidity for remote networks. Maritime Industry Strategy: Montserrat’s Harbourmaster joined the Red Ensign Group conference in Hamilton, where British maritime administrations discussed future fuels, security, and how to keep standards strong amid global shipping pressures. Island Community Milestone: Six Montserrat centenarians were honoured at a Brades Arts and Education Centre ceremony, spotlighting lifelong service across fishing, crafts, education, and church leadership.
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