Hospitality & Tourism: Hyatt is leaning harder into the all-inclusive boom, expanding its Inclusive Collection to 150+ resorts and 58,000+ rooms across the Caribbean and Latin America after major moves like Apple Leisure Group and Playa Hotels & Resorts—an approach that’s paying off with strong repeat demand. Spirits & Local Industry: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports a 6% like-for-like rise in French sales in Q2, citing a William Peel retail recovery and new agency brand deals, while overall H1 revenues come in at €84.0m. Eurozone Money Update: The ECB confirms outermost regions—including Guadeloupe—will be incorporated into the next euro banknote design phase after the final proposal is selected; public consultation runs until Sept. 21. Regional Governance & Cooperation: The OECS appoints Aisha Maina as Strategic Advisor for Africa-Caribbean cooperation, aiming to boost trade, investment, energy, agribusiness and the creative economy. Guadeloupe Business Angle (Intellectual Property): A guide outlines how patent protection works across Caribbean territories, noting Guadeloupe’s link to the French patent system and European validations. Public Safety: Search and rescue continues for three missing fishermen off Antigua, including Vincentian Gregory Questelles, with Guadeloupe’s Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre notified. Education Leadership: St. Martin/St. Barthélemy’s new Vice Recteur Nicole Noilhetas lays out priorities focused on staff stability and making posted positions more attractive. Distilling Recognition: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe) is named Champion International Distiller at Australia’s distilling awards, highlighting growing global reach for Caribbean spirits.