AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStayover Tourism Surge: Cayman welcomed a record 333,747 overnight guests in Jan–Jul 2026 (+11%), with July alone up 10% to 45,053 as U.S. and Continental Europe demand rose; cruise arrivals fell 23% in July but were up 4% year-to-date. Hotel Performance: STR data show July occupancy at 66.7% (+9.4%), ADR up 7.6%, and revenue rooms up 25.2%, with year-to-date occupancy and room revenue also climbing. Air Travel Flexibility: Cayman Airways is rolling out “Refund Protect” with Protect Group across all routes and markets, letting eligible passengers request refunds for unforeseen circumstances. Royal Tourism Spotlight: King Charles and Queen Camilla will tour the Caribbean this fall, including stops in The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda, with a Cayman connection noted from their 2019 visit. Housing Pressure: The Auditor General says housing remains unaffordable for most Caymanians, with rents and mortgage costs far outpacing what average incomes can support. Community & Wellbeing: The Department of Counselling Services launches R.E.A.L. Recovery Month in September, encouraging small steps toward recovery. Industry Support: IMAC opens its scholarship gala silent auction (bids close 12 Sept) to back education in the insurance sector. Cruise Watch: Oceania Sonata’s float-out in Italy marks progress toward its Aug 2027 debut, with a focus on more space per guest.
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