AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Numbers: Cayman welcomed 40,015 stayover visitors in May 2026, up 16.5% year-over-year, with U.S. and Canada driving growth; cruise passenger totals fell to 36,898 (-30.5%). Cost-of-Living Relief for Travelers: Cabinet approved higher duty-free allowances for returning residents—CI$1,000 duty-free during peak summer (1 July–31 Aug 2026) and a permanent rise from CI$500 to CI$800 starting 1 Sept 2026. Customs & Border Control: Marlon Bodden appointed director of the CBC effective 1 July, with a mandate to strengthen border protection and support legitimate travel and trade. Business & Travel Trade: The Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development held a “Raising Capital” forum for SMEs, while WTE Miami 2026 opened registration (Oct 27–28) with a focus on the “Travel Advisor of the Future.” Culture for Visitors: The National Gallery launched “Medium: The Materiality of Making,” a free exhibition running 25 June–12 Nov featuring 37 Cayman artists. Legal/Compliance: A new offence under the Legal Services Act targets anyone practising Cayman Islands law without a practice certificate after a grace period ended 30 June.
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