AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Growth: Cayman welcomed 40,460 stayover visitors in June, up 6.9% year-on-year, extending growth to eight straight months and delivering a record first half (288,694 stayovers, +11.3%). Cruise Traffic: June cruise passenger arrivals rose 15.5% to 55,639; 681,391 cruise passengers visited in the first six months (+6.8%). Resort & Beach Upgrade: Grand Cayman Marriott Resort is restoring its Seven Mile Beach frontage with a multi-million-dollar sand replenishment project, adding a “Beach Resort” name change and aiming to finish early September; the restored beach will be open to the public. Mosquito Control: The Mosquito Research and Control Unit reports biting numbers above acceptable levels, with 2026 year-to-date averaging ~40 mosquitoes per trap night (vs ~29 in 2025), driven by tidal flooding. Airport Planning: Government has awarded a CI$1.498M contract for environmental impact assessments tied to runway extension plans at Owen Roberts (Grand Cayman) and Charles Kirkconnell (Cayman Brac), amid concerns over North Sound impacts and costs. Visitor Moment: A family scuba trip turned unforgettable when hammerhead sharks swam close during a Cayman dive.
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