AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoStayover surge: The Cayman Islands logged a record 333,747 overnight guests from January–July (+11%), with July alone bringing 45,053 stayover visitors (+10%). Cruise contrast: Cruise passenger numbers fell in July (43,380, -23%) but were up year-to-date (+4%), while hotel occupancy hit 66.7% (+9.4%) and ADR rose 7.6%. Air travel flexibility: Cayman Airways is rolling out “Refund Protect” with Protect Group across all routes and markets, letting eligible passengers request refunds for qualifying unforeseen circumstances. New flight link for Turks & Caicos: BermudAir adds twice-weekly nonstop Newark–South Caicos starting Dec. 20 (fares from $347), a boost for regional island hopping. Hotel deal watch: World of Hyatt extended 500 bonus points per night for select new hotels through Dec. 31, 2026. Industry spotlight: CMEx will honor Caribbean hospitality pioneer Ralph Taylor at its 2026 Leadership Awards in Miami. Local community note: DCS launches September’s R.E.A.L. Recovery Month campaign.
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