AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is pushing hard to cash in on record 2026 arrivals, with Minister Charles Fernandez telling delegates that the country is moving beyond just more visitors toward better value—while regional ministers warn about “leakage” draining up to 80% of visitor spend through imports. Regional Strategy: The Caribbean Tourism Organization is also backing a supply-chain shift, including a proposed regional logistics hub, as leaders argue tourism must be treated as the region’s economic backbone. Water & Costs: APUA has stopped extracting from the Potworks Reservoir due to drought, shifting customers to reverse osmosis plants—raising the stakes for an already cost-pressured tourism sector. Global Spotlight: Antigua is hosting the Caribbean Travel Marketplace again, and the week also brought news of Antigua-backed UN secretary-general contender Maria Fernanda Espinosa. Local Governance: ABEC rejected election fraud claims and warned of legal action if allegations aren’t withdrawn.
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