AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending more than two decades of short-hop links across Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—its collapse followed a safety license revocation, a $69M debt spiral, and months of court protection. New Connectivity Push: While one carrier exits, LIAT is adding routes: it launched the first nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service (twice weekly), and its CEO says talks are underway with ferry operator L’Express Des Iles to stitch air-and-sea travel across the Eastern Caribbean. Tourism Signals: A Caribbean travel trends report flags slower overall growth and heavier reliance on air connectivity, with Latin American demand increasingly important—good news for destinations that can keep flights flowing. Culture & Soft Power: Dominica’s Waitukubuli Dance Theatre marks 55 years with “Rhythms of Our Roots,” and Saint Lucia’s Jazz & Arts Festival closes with major local spotlighting alongside global stars. Digital Spotlight: IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour reportedly drove tens of millions of livestream views, with Guadeloupe among the top attention magnets—raising hopes that online buzz can translate into future visits.
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