AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Surge: Dominica is seeing momentum turn into numbers: stayover arrivals rose 10% in the first quarter of 2026, building on a 15% jump in total visitor arrivals in 2025. Officials say 496,635 tourists visited last year, with stayovers up 19% to 99,846—already above 2019 levels—and cruise arrivals climbing 23% to 409,761 between October 2025 and April 2026. Regional Tourism Leadership: At CHTA Marketplace 2026, Dominica also scored a milestone as hotelier Gregor Nassief was confirmed president-elect of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association. Climate Finance Push: Meanwhile, Caribbean countries—including Dominica—moved closer to accessing the US$250M loss-and-damage grant window after a CDB/FRLD workshop in Barbados, with a June 15 submission deadline. Electoral Reform Spotlight: Lennox Linton urged voters to confirm registration ahead of the October 14 deadline, as criticism continues over the process.
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