Marine Protection: France announced three new strict marine protection zones, bringing protected French maritime waters to 14.68% and targeting 14.8% by year-end; in Guadeloupe, the new area will protect coral reefs and sea turtles. Direct Air Link: LIAT Air launches the first-ever nonstop Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe)–Montego Bay (Jamaica) service on July 14, twice weekly, timed ahead of Reggae Sumfest. Easier Island Hopping: LIAT (2020) and Air Caraïbes rolled out an interline deal for single-ticket, through-checked baggage travel across English, French and Dutch Caribbean routes, including Guadeloupe. Cruise Travel Docs: A reminder for Caribbean cruisers: passport rules can vary for round-trip cruises from Puerto Rico, with some lines (like Princess) requiring passports. Aviation Pressure: 11 airlines have collapsed or entered administration in 2026, with holiday cancellations tied to rising fuel costs and higher ticket prices expected. Regional Mobility Project: KARULINK partners met in Guadeloupe to plan new maritime routes and more sustainable, connected passenger and goods travel across the Caribbean.