AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Numbers: Cayman welcomed 40,460 stayover visitors in June—up 6.9% year-on-year—marking eight straight months of growth and a record first half (288,694 stayover arrivals, +11.3%). Cruise Momentum: June cruise passenger arrivals rose 15.5% to 55,639; first-half cruise totals hit 681,391 (+6.8%). Resort Upgrade: Grand Cayman Marriott Resort announced a multi-million-dollar beachfront restoration on Seven Mile Beach, including sand replenishment and shoreline-stabilizing rock structures, with work due to finish early September and the beach reopening to the public. Community & Culture: Central Scranton Park in George Town officially opened after $10M+ in costs, adding walking areas, a multi-purpose court, and spaces for young people and seniors. Visitor Experience Funding: The Visitor Experience Development Grant Programme is backing local tourism entrepreneurs with grants up to CI$50,000. Wildlife & Water: A 400-pound sea turtle was rescued from a swimming pool at Rum Point and released back to sea. On-Island Stories: A family’s first ocean scuba dive turned unforgettable when hammerhead sharks swam close—no incident reported. Travel Safety: Cayman’s Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee is back for 2026, offering flexible cancellation/rebooking terms when a hurricane watch is issued.
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