AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDestination Marketing: Cayman’s “Welcome to vaCay” campaign has earned a Silver Travel Weekly Magellan Award and finalist recognition from The Drum, spotlighting the islands’ culture, nature and warm hospitality. Cruise Growth: Celebrity Cruises has opened bookings for 2028 sailings aboard new ship Celebrity Xcite, while its wider Caribbean program includes Grand Cayman calls on Celebrity Ascent and departures from four Florida ports. Stayover Tourism: The Grand Hyatt has opened on Seven Mile Beach, adding a major couples-focused resort with a destination spa, five restaurants and beachfront access. Visitor Trends: September stayover arrivals rose 18.4% year over year to 15,303, extending Cayman’s growth streak to 11 months; January–September arrivals were up 11.3%. A tourism industry commentary urges the islands to turn rising visitor numbers into lasting local benefits, with cruise passengers making up about 68.5% of combined arrivals.
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