AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoute du Rhum to Pointe-à-Pitre: Irish solo sailor Pamela Lee is training for the November 1 start of the Route du Rhum, a grueling solo Atlantic race ending in Guadeloupe—up to 20 days alone at sea on a 12.2-metre boat. Air Connectivity: Caribbean Airlines says it will resume passenger service between Trinidad and Caracas (from Oct. 31, 2026) and add a weekly non-stop to Toronto (from Oct. 25), plus charter links to Panama—good news for regional leisure and business travel. Guadeloupe Language Tensions: An AP report highlights a Creole vs French feud after Guadeloupe’s prefect accused a Black fisherman of disrespect for speaking Creole, sparking outrage over colonialism and racism. Caribbean Travel Trends: New data from Amadeus/CHTA finds couples lead arrivals (about 40%), with different islands drawing different group types—useful for planning who’s coming and when. Culture & Tourism: A commentary and festival coverage keep the spotlight on Creole heritage and the World Creole Music Festival’s role in attracting visitors.
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