AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHurricane Outlook: NOAA cut its 2026 Atlantic storm forecast to 7–13 named systems and raised the odds of a below-normal season to 75%, but warned the quiet stretch is ending and the riskiest weeks are now starting—important for anyone booking August–October Caribbean travel. Air Access: Cayman Airways is expanding nonstop Austin–Grand Cayman service, adding winter/spring dates and a second weekly flight during peak summer, after strong demand in the inaugural season. Tourism Numbers: The Cayman Islands logged 40,460 stayover visitors in June (+6.9% y/y) and 288,694 for the first half (+11.3%), with cruise passenger arrivals also up, signaling steady momentum for hotels, tours, and local businesses. Beach Upgrade: The Grand Cayman Marriott is restoring its Seven Mile Beach shoreline and rebranding as the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort, with work due to finish early September and the beach reopening to the public. Mosquito Control: MRCU says biting mosquito numbers remain elevated on Grand Cayman, driven by tidal flooding, and is continuing intensive control operations. Family Fun Event: The Robert Hamaty Memorial 5K returns Sept. 27 at Camana Bay, supporting heart health via the Cayman Heart Foundation and Tortuga Rum Company. Scuba Spotlight: A visiting family’s first ocean dive turned into a close hammerhead encounter off Grand Cayman. Youth Sports: St. Kitts and Nevis U14 boys head to Punta Cana Aug. 16–23 for the CFU U14 Challenge Series.
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