AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Talent Push: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is launching a scholarship fund for emerging Caribbean women in tourism, unveiled at its June 1 Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards in New York, with proceeds going straight to the CTO Foundation. Hotel Sector vs Booking.com: Caribbean hotels are pushing back against a reported Booking.com rule that would apply commissions to the full booking amount, including VAT/GST—an issue operators say could quietly raise their real costs and trigger compliance headaches. Airlift Meets Infrastructure: Barbados is preparing for more flights by adding three aircraft parking aprons at Grantley Adams International Airport, moving capacity from 23 to 26, even as American Airlines cancels its New York winter service. Africa Connectivity: Barbados is stepping up Africa links with a renewed monthly charter service to Nigeria and a tourism office already open in Kenya. Local Politics on Growth: Finance Minister Ryan Straughn says everyday Barbadians are benefiting from tourism-driven activity, pointing to wider knock-on effects across communities. Health Watch: WHO reports Ebola cases in DR Congo are rising, with 51 confirmed and more suspected as detection catches up.
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