AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Numbers: Cayman Islands logged a record April for stayover tourism, welcoming 47,884 visitors (+12% vs April 2025; +3.9% vs the April 2019 record), with the biggest lift from the US and Canada’s sixth straight month of double-digit growth; cruise arrivals also rebounded to 145,707 in George Town, pushing total arrivals to 173,596 (+37%). Air Connectivity: Cayman Airways launched its first nonstop Grand Cayman–Austin, Texas route on May 24, with Minister Gary Rutty calling it a major tourism and economic step; the Austin launch follows CAL’s broader US network expansion. Luxury Openings: The Watermark, an ultra-prime Seven Mile Beach development, has begun owner occupancy, adding another high-end option for visitors and investors. Travel Health Watch: Ebola-related screening and restrictions are tightening across countries after the DRC outbreak, and Cayman health teams are monitoring passengers tied to a BA flight concern. Local Prep: Residents were reminded to protect travel documents ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season.
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