AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStayover momentum: Cayman welcomed 40,015 stayover visitors in May 2026, up 16.5% year-on-year and the second-highest May on record, with strong growth from the U.S. and Canada. Cruise snapshot: Cruise passenger numbers fell to 36,898 in May (down 30.5% vs. 2025), bringing total May visitation to 76,913. Cost-of-living relief: Government moves include expanding the electricity assistance programme to cover nearly 95% of households, with higher eligibility and fuel-price relief on bills July–October. Duty-free update: A private member’s motion accepted by government will raise the personal duty-free allowance from $500 to $1,000 in July/August and again in December. Tourism policy backdrop: In the Governor’s agenda for the new parliamentary session, tourism is flagged for record growth in Q1 2026, supported by new airline routes and capacity. Health & travel planning: A Saharan dust alert runs Friday 26 June through Sunday 28 June, with guidance to limit outdoor time and protect vulnerable residents. Airlift connections: Air Canada expands Caribbean travel from Canada with a new premium lounge in Québec City, while Cayman’s air access continues to be part of the broader regional push. Hospitality pipeline: Dart Hospitality selects 16 young Caymanians for its 2026 paid training programme, building future talent for the tourism workforce.
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