AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBeachfront investment: Grand Cayman Marriott Resort says it’s restoring Seven Mile Beach with a multi-million-dollar shoreline project, including replenished sand and low-profile rock structures to stabilize the coast; the work is expected to finish early September and the beach will reopen to the public, with coral and marine protections built in. Tourism performance: Cayman’s tourism numbers look strong in the first half of 2026, with June stayover arrivals up 6.9% year over year to 40,460 and cruise passenger totals also rising, reinforcing a record first-half run. Cruise accessibility: A new report highlights how some cruise tender ports can be frustrating for wheelchair users, with access depending on whether ramps and boarding steps are workable. Community & visitor experience funding: The Ministry of Tourism and Trade Development’s Visitor Experience Development Grant Programme is backing local tourism entrepreneurs with grants up to CI$50,000, supporting new and growing experiences across the islands. Hurricane planning: Cayman is bringing back its Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee for 2026, offering flexible cancellation and rebooking terms when a hurricane watch is issued. Health tourism milestone: Health City Cayman Islands completed the Caribbean’s first FARAPULSE™ procedure for atrial fibrillation, positioning the islands as a destination for advanced medical care. Wildlife reminder: A 400-pound sea turtle was rescued from a swimming pool at Rum Point and released back to sea, underscoring risks nesting turtles face on developed coasts.
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