AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoTourism Numbers: Cayman Islands logged a record April for travel, welcoming 47,884 stay-over visitors (+12% vs April 2025) and 173,596 total arrivals when cruise passengers are included (+37% year over year), with US growth a key driver and cruise arrivals in George Town hitting 145,707. Air Connectivity: Cayman Airways launched its first nonstop Grand Cayman–Austin, Texas service on May 24, with Tourism Minister Gary Rutty calling it a major step for stayover tourism and highlighting Austin’s strong visitor ties. Luxury Accommodation: The Watermark, an ultra-prime Seven Mile Beach development, has begun owner occupancy on Grand Cayman. Visitor Readiness: With the Atlantic hurricane season starting Monday, residents were urged to check passport validity, copy key documents, and store them safely ahead of storms. Health & Travel Watch: As Ebola concerns rise in the DRC and Uganda, more countries are tightening entry rules and screening; Cayman also stepped up monitoring for potentially exposed BA253 passengers arriving via the Bahamas. Regional Sports Tourism: A beach volleyball certification course in Barbados drew coaches from across the region, including the Cayman Islands.
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