AGP Executive Report

Wellness Tourism Push: Grenada’s tourism authority says wellness travel is rising fast, and resorts are leaning into “eco-luxury” calm—highlighted by Silversands Beach House at Grand Anse, with just 28 rooms and curated wellness moments like beachfront dinners and sunset yacht cruises. Sports Tourism Spotlight: The OECS 3×3 U23 basketball tournament is underway in the British Virgin Islands, with Grenada and hosts VI battling through the bracket after early setbacks—VI has rebounded into the semis. Digital Health Training: UNESCO ran a regional cybersecurity and media-literacy workshop for older adults across St Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua & Barbuda, aiming to help people stay safer online. Travel Market Watch: A Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association pushback is growing against new Booking.com commission practices that could raise costs for hotels by charging commissions on government taxes and fees. Local Culture Calendar: Grenada’s Spicetivities returns with island-wide food, music, and beach events running May 11–17.

Wellness & food tourism push: Grenada is leaning hard into “replenishing” travel, with the Grenada Tourism Authority pointing to a rise in wellness visitors and resorts like Silversands Collection expanding sustainably focused experiences, from calm, private stays to locally sourced dining and curated beachfront moments. Weekend culture on the move: Preston’s Caribbean Carnival returns this weekend at Moor Park, with a 1pm parade route, live performances, Caribbean food stalls, and kids’ activities—plus a family fun day atmosphere. Regional travel safety chatter: A new Caribbean safety index ranks Antigua & Barbuda 4th safest in the region, while Grenada is noted as having dropped sharply in the latest scoring—useful context for travelers watching destination risk trends. Grenada sports tourism spotlight: The Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament wrapped up in St George’s, drawing visiting masters teams and boosting local hospitality and dining. Tech for older travelers: UNESCO-backed cybersecurity and media-literacy workshops for older adults ran across St Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua & Barbuda.

Safety Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda has jumped to 4th safest in the Caribbean in the 2026 Honeymoon Always Caribbean Safety Index, scoring 7.39/10 and topping OECS sovereign states—while Grenada’s closest OECS rival fell sharply to 6.88. Sports Tourism Boost: The Virgin Islands are hosting the first-ever 3X3 ANOECS U23 Basketball Tournament in Tortola, with Grenada and St Kitts & Nevis set for Semi-Final 2 after VI advanced following wins over St Lucia. Grenada Connection on the Pitch: Ireland’s camp continues to feature Grenada ties—Jack Moylan’s hat-trick in the 5-0 friendly is still the headline as Ireland prepares for friendlies vs Qatar and Canada. Digital Skills for Seniors: UNESCO ran a Caribbean cybersecurity and media literacy workshop for older adults across St Kitts & Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda. Local Life: Fisherfolk at Bridgetown Fisheries Complex say ice shortages are easing after ministerial intervention while repairs are underway.

Sports Spotlight: The Virgin Islands (VI) bounced back after a tough start to reach the semis of the first-ever 3X3 ANOECS U23 Basketball Tournament in Tortola. They’ll face St Kitts and Nevis in Semi-final 1 at 1:00 PM today, while Grenada and St Kitts and Nevis clash in Semi-final 2; Dominica and St Lucia play for 5th. Football & Travel Buzz: Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrímsson made headlines after signing a fan’s Ireland flag during their 5-0 friendly win over Grenada, and Tottenham teen Mason Melia earned his first senior call-up for friendlies vs Qatar and Canada. Regional Health & Digital Skills: UNESCO ran a Caribbean cybersecurity workshop for older adults across St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda. Grenada Tourism Calendar: Spicetivities returns May 11–17 with island-wide food, music, and beach culture across Grenada and Carriacou. Water Watch: Nawasa warns Grenada’s dry season is hitting water production hard, with some facilities down sharply.

Charity Cash Drop: Scotland’s busiest airports say passengers have donated about £130,000 in leftover foreign notes and coins, including a solid gold King Edward VII sovereign and “stunning” 1930s French francs—plus East Caribbean dollars used in Grenada and Montserrat. Cyber Skills for Seniors: UNESCO ran a Caribbean cybersecurity and media-literacy workshop for older adults across St Kitts and Nevis, Grenada, and Antigua and Barbuda, aiming to help people stay safer online. Sports Tourism Push: In the OECS, the first-ever 3X3 ANOECS basketball tournament is underway in the British Virgin Islands with teams including Grenada—while Saint Lucia is also targeting CAC Games qualification through its U23 3×3 squad. Local Travel Watch: Grenada’s Spicetivities runs May 11–17 with island-wide food, music, and beach culture. Water Pressure: Nawasa warns dry-season impacts are cutting production at multiple Grenada facilities, with some areas facing critical reductions.

Sports & Tourism Spotlight: Republic of Ireland take on Grenada today in Murcia, with Heimir Hallgrímsson calling up a fresh-look squad and promising a disciplined, structured performance after his camp’s 5-0 hit—plus fans can stream the match free on RTÉ Player. Regional Games Build-Up: The OECS’s first-ever 3X3 ANOECS Basketball Tournament is underway in the British Virgin Islands (May 16-17), with Grenada among the teams, aiming to boost sports tourism and athlete pathways. Grenada Events: Spicetivities is back for island-wide food, music and beach culture across Grenada and Carriacou (May 11-17). Local Practicalities: Fisherfolk at Bridgetown Fisheries Complex report progress after officials moved to address malfunctioning ice machines. Travel Watch: Cuba’s fuel crisis deepens as diesel and fuel-oil reserves run out, raising blackout fears for visitors and logistics.

Sargassum hit South Florida again: A Toronto traveller says her family’s “never return” vow was sparked by piles of smelly seaweed in Bal Harbour and Key Biscayne—and experts warn this year could bring even earlier, bigger blooms. Tourism pressure, real costs: Miami-Dade taxpayers are spending nearly $4 million a year on tractor clean-ups, while hotels and local businesses feel the knock-on losses when visitors stay away. Grenada-friendly football buzz: Republic of Ireland play Grenada in Murcia (5pm Irish time) with Heimir Hallgrímsson sticking to a familiar formation and handing looks to uncapped players, including Will Ferry. Sports tourism in Grenada: The Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament wrapped up with 60 visiting players and a Guyana team taking the title—framed as a boost for hospitality and dining. Water worries in Grenada: Nawasa says dry-season conditions are cutting production at multiple facilities, with some areas facing critical reductions. Regional travel tech upgrade: Saint Lucia has completed rapid PCR testing to speed outbreak response.

Fisherfolk relief in sight: After days of complaints about broken ice machines at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex, Environment/Fisheries Minister Santia Bradshaw visited Tuesday and returned the same night to push “short-term solutions” and longer-term fixes—users say things are finally looking brighter. Tourism cost pressure: Regional hoteliers are pushing back against new Booking.com commission rules that would charge commissions on government taxes and fees, warning it could cost Caribbean hotels millions annually. Grenada sports tourism momentum: TASVG is hosting a pre–Whitsuntide Development Meet on Saturday, May 16 at Sir Vincent Beache Stadium (Diamond) to get athletes ready for the May 23–24 Whitsuntide Games at Kirani James Athletics Stadium. Dry-season water strain: NAWASA says production at several Grenada water facilities is down sharply, with some areas facing critical reductions as dry conditions persist.

Passport Reality Check: Sri Lanka’s passport has slipped to 94th in the Henley index, with visa-free/visa-on-arrival/eTA access to 39 destinations—an instant reminder that “mobility” is really about friction, paperwork, and waiting. Grenada Beach Life: Travelers keep gravitating to Grand Anse, a nearly two-mile stretch that feels like Grenada’s town square—calm bay, coffee-before-breakfast routines, and beach bars that build with the sunset. Grenada Events: Pure Grenada’s Spicetivities is back for May 11–17, with island-wide food, music, and beach culture (marina limes, karaoke, street food, and parties). Water Watch: Nawasa warns dry-season pressure is worsening, with some water facilities down sharply and at least one area’s supply reliability hit. Sports Tourism Boost: Grenada’s Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament wrapped up with Guyana’s North Soesdyke taking the title—60 visiting players bringing fresh demand to hospitality and dining. Elsewhere in the region: Cuba says it has run out of diesel and fuel oil reserves, while St. Kitts and Nevis pushes ahead with home-porting cruise plans for Nov 2027.

Grenada Events: Spicetivities is back, running May 11–17 with island-wide food, music, nightlife and beach culture across Grenada and Carriacou—think marina limes, sunset happy hours, karaoke, live bands, street food and beach parties. Sports & Tourism: Grenada’s football spotlight also hits the international stage as Dundee United defender Will Ferry is called into the Republic of Ireland squad for a friendly vs Grenada in Spain. Energy Shock Nearby: Cuba’s energy crisis worsens after officials said the island has run out of diesel and fuel oil reserves, driving longer blackouts and protests. Travel Demand Signals: Across the Caribbean, summer holiday interest is rising fast, with more flights added and agents pushing off-peak value. Local Watch: Nawasa warns dry-season impacts are tightening Grenada’s water supply, with some facilities at critical production reductions.

Caribbean summer demand is spiking: Off-peak bookings are up fast, with agents urged to push value deals as airlines add capacity—British Airways adds a weekly Gatwick–Kingston flight, Virgin Atlantic goes daily Heathrow–Montego Bay (June–Oct), and Tui launches a short Belfast–Punta Cana run. St. Kitts home-porting goes live: Prime Minister Terrance Drew says bookings have started for the first home-porting cruise, departing Port Zante in November 2027—expected to mean longer stays and more local spending. Grenada sports tourism stays hot: The Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament wrapped with 60 visiting players and a Guyana win, with organisers citing boosts to hospitality and small businesses. Grenada water pressure warning: Nawasa says dry-season impacts are worsening, with some treatment facilities down sharply and parts of the supply under critical reductions. Tourism marketing meets creators: IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour reportedly drove tens of millions of views, putting islands like Grenada into the global livestream spotlight.

Water Watch: Nawasa says Grenada’s dry season is biting hard—some water treatment plants are down as much as 60% versus normal, with multiple facilities at critical reductions and stream/spring yields under pressure. Sports Tourism Boost: The Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament just wrapped—60 visiting players, two Grenadian teams, and Guyana’s North Soesdyke taking the title—plus a final-day consumer pop-up that fed hospitality and local business activity. Tourism Marketing Pulse: A new Caribbean-wide report flags Curaçao, Saint Lucia and Grenada as strong performers with Millennials/Gen X (26–65), a group that tends to spend more and stay longer. Digital Buzz: IShowSpeed’s 15-country Caribbean tour generated tens of millions of livestream views, with Grenada among the top destinations featured. Travel Planning Note: A fresh ranking of all-inclusive resort brands highlights big differences in service, food and cleanliness—worth checking before you book.

Sports Tourism Boost: Grenada has wrapped up the Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament, a week-long regional event that drew 60 visiting players and framed cricket as a way to extend the tourism season and spread spending across hospitality, food, transport, and small businesses. Local Development & Environment: The British High Commission backed SPECTO’s Levera Pond recovery, planting 423 mangrove seedlings and helping rebuild the Levera Wetlands boardwalk after Hurricane Beryl damage. Regional Travel Context: Pakistan’s passport sits at 100th in the Henley index, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 30 destinations—an easy reminder that travel freedom varies widely by nationality. Cruise Industry Watch: St Kitts and Nevis is pushing ahead with P&O Cruises homeporting from November 2027, aiming to turn short cruise calls into longer stays and more local jobs. Digital Spotlight: IShowSpeed’s underwater scuba livestream in Grenada went viral, putting the island’s dive sites in front of a global audience.

Sports Tourism Boost: Grenada just wrapped the Pure Grenada Masters Cricket Tournament, a week-long regional event that brought 60 veteran players and is being billed as a way to extend the tourism season and spread spending across hotels, food, transport, and small businesses. Cruise Momentum: St Kitts and Nevis’ PM Drew confirmed he’ll be onboard P&O Cruises’ inaugural homeporting voyage from St Kitts in Nov 2027—an upgrade from quick calls to longer stays that could mean hundreds of jobs. Digital Spotlight: Puerto Rico and Jamaica are leading the Caribbean’s official destination social media race, but the bigger takeaway is the growing power of creators and livestreamers to turn island identity into global attention. Blue Economy Funding: OECS has opened a second call for Blue Economy entrepreneurs—Window 2 grants for fisheries, marine tourism, and waste management value-chain groups (US$100k–US$150k). Environment Pressure: Miami-Dade’s sargassum cleanup costs are still rising, and the problem isn’t going away—another reminder that beach conditions can make or break travel demand.

Grenada–China Push: Grenada’s Tourism/Culture Minister Adrian Thomas’ China visit is expected to unlock investment, tourism development, and heritage protection after meetings with senior officials and a Hebei energy firm showing interest in trade and tourism. Tourism Talent: Ella-Rose Charles has been named Grenada’s Junior Minister for Tourism after winning the National Tourism Youth Congress 2026, with Minister Adrian Thomas calling it an “investment in young minds.” Visa/Passport Buzz: India’s passport ranking nudged up in the Henley update as visa-free access shifts globally—useful context for travelers planning around changing rules. Regional Travel Pulse: Saint Lucia is hosting the Caribbean Investment Summit (May 6–9), keeping Citizenship by Investment and regulatory standards front and center. Caribbean Safety Spotlight: A new regional “safest islands” ranking puts Grenada among the top picks, adding to the region’s ongoing tourism-security messaging. Grenada On the Ground: British support is backing Levera mangrove restoration and boardwalk rebuilding after Hurricane Beryl damage, with hundreds of seedlings already planted.

Tourism Spotlight: Grenada’s Grand Anse Beach is getting a global buzz after mega-streamer IShowSpeed attempted what he called a “first-ever” live underwater scuba stream at the island’s underwater sculpture park, broadcasting for hours with chat interaction and sparking viral reactions online. Local Environment & Access: The British High Commission backed a Levera mangrove recovery push, planting 423 seedlings and helping rebuild a damaged boardwalk after Hurricane Beryl. Community & Culture: Grenada named 14-year-old Ella-Rose Charles as Junior Minister for Tourism after winning the National Tourism Youth Congress 2026. Travel Watch: Traffic changes hit St George’s as Nawasa’s Carenage sewer line work runs nightly (9pm–3am) with one-way and no-right-turn rules. Regional Context: Saint Lucia is hosting the Caribbean Investment Summit (May 6–9), keeping Citizenship by Investment and regulatory change in the spotlight. Visa/Passport Pulse: Barbados tops the Henley Passport Index for the Caribbean again, while Grenada ranks around the upper-140s for visa-free access.