AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism & Heritage: A Martinique couple and other fans made a pilgrimage to Gary, Indiana for Michael Jackson’s birthday, while the city also hosts a “Greater Gary” festival—an example of how entertainment-driven travel can spill into local events and services. Volcanic North Travel: Saint-Pierre is being promoted as a “Caribbean Pompeii,” pairing 1902 ruins, Mount Pelée, and black-sand beaches—useful for Martinique’s tourism and hospitality planning ahead of the winter season. Marina Dispute (Carriacou): The Corion family says boat owners at Tyrrel Bay Marina were given “advanced notice” before a fence was erected, pushing back on claims of being trapped without warning. Regional Water & Waste: Grenada is set to host the 35th CWWA conference (12–16 Oct 2026), spotlighting water security, wastewater, and solid waste—topics that matter for Caribbean infrastructure and engineering. Martinique Hospitality Investment: Club Med says it aims for 100 resorts by 2035, and highlights renovations including Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek in Martinique with a new adults-only “Zen Oasis.” Aviation Funding Pressure: EU rules could tighten public funding for smaller French regional airports from April 2027, raising concerns for connectivity that supports island economies.
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