Air Connectivity for Guadeloupe: Air France is launching a new nonstop route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Panama City from Dec. 11, 2026, with two weekly flights until March 5, 2027—aimed at boosting links for travelers from Martinique and French Guiana via Guadeloupe. Cruise Tourism: MSC Cruises is set to open its new private destination, Catalina Sugar Beach, near La Romana in the Dominican Republic, welcoming first guests in November 2026 and featuring regular calls from MSC Opera. Luxury Stays: Secret Bay Resort & Residences in Dominica is unveiling six new cliffside villas, adding two spas and a family pool pavilion as it moves into its final residential phase ahead of its 15th anniversary. Sports & Community Travel: Jamaica will host the inaugural Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games in November (Nov. 18–22) at Harmony Beach Park, with Guadeloupe confirmed among participating delegations. Environmental Alert: A surge of foreign plastic waste has been reported along Jamaica’s eastern coastline, raising concerns for marine life and food chains across the region. Travel Market Note: UK holiday specialist Firefly Holidays is heading into liquidation after a resolution passed Aug. 4.