AGP Executive Report

Earth & Coastline Watch: A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the Eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in St Kitts and Nevis and across the region including Guadeloupe, but authorities report no injuries or damage so far. Tsunami Checks: Officials say there’s no confirmed tsunami threat, even as some residents noticed unusual drops in sea levels along Oualie Beach and shared photos online—so people are being urged to stick to official updates. Cybersecurity for Travelers: France’s gîtes booking giant Gîtes de France says it was hit by a cyberattack, with hackers accessing customer booking details for potentially hundreds of thousands of clients (no banking data), including a few departments that reportedly cover Guadeloupe. Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation, widening the short-hop flight squeeze for residents and visitors—while LIAT is adjusting operations and adding twice-weekly service to Guadeloupe. Wellness Travel Angle: A Guadeloupe-based French divemaster credits scuba diving with helping him beat long-running panic attacks, pointing to slow breathing and present-moment focus underwater.

Eastern Caribbean Quake: A strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook the Eastern Caribbean, with tremors felt in St Kitts and Nevis and across the region, including Guadeloupe. No injuries or damage were reported, but residents are watching coastal changes—officials say there’s no confirmed tsunami threat and no confirmed link between the quake and unusual sea-level drops near Oualie Beach. Cybersecurity for Travelers: France’s Gîtes de France is among booking sites hit by a cyberattack, with hackers accessing data tied to up to 389,000 clients (including some Guadeloupe customers). Air Access Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a debt and safety audit spiral, leaving fewer short-hop options for the French Caribbean. Regional Connectivity Move: LIAT is adjusting operations amid fuel pressure and has launched twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe service, with talks about future partnerships with ferry operators to stitch together multi-island trips. Wellness Travel Angle: A Guadeloupe-based divemaster says scuba diving helped him beat panic attacks—an upbeat reminder that travel can be therapy, too.

Cybersecurity Shock to Tourism Bookings: Gîtes de France says a cyberattack exposed data tied to more than 2 million bookings, including potentially 389,000 clients across Europe; affected details include names, stay dates and length, plus contact info, with no banking data taken, and emails to impacted customers are set for May 18—reported to include Guadeloupe among only a few French departments. Air Travel Disruption: In the background of a tougher regional aviation picture, Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis and a safety license revocation, leaving fewer island-to-island options. New Route Momentum: LIAT is trying to plug gaps and stimulate demand with twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe service, while also floating future partnerships with ferry operators to make multi-island trips easier. Tourism Buzz via Creators: The Caribbean’s official social media race is led by Puerto Rico and Jamaica, and the region is increasingly chasing attention through global livestreamers like IShowSpeed.

Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending a 20+ year link between Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—after a safety audit revocation, a $69M debt spiral, and months of court protection. New Route Momentum: LIAT Air is trying to plug gaps: it launched twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service, with talks about future ferry-air partnerships to make multi-island trips easier. Tourism Marketing Buzz: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning hard into creator power after IShowSpeed’s visit, while a Caribbean social media race shows Puerto Rico and Jamaica leading official destination channels. Caribbean Economy Signals: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance. Culture & Events: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival wrapped with Brandy and Monica, while regional crowds kept rolling for Tems and other big names. Language Learning Angle: A feature highlights how modern languages can open global opportunities as student interest declines.

Air Antilles shutdown: The French-Caribbean carrier Air Antilles has permanently closed after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending flights that linked Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—its collapse follows a safety-license revocation in late 2025 and a debt pile of about $69M, leaving residents and visitors facing fewer options. LIAT expands Guadeloupe access: In the same week, LIAT Air pushed the other direction—launching (and continuing) twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe service to cut out frustrating multi-stop trips, with leaders also floating possible ferry partnerships to stitch together island-to-island travel. Tourism marketing momentum: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning hard into influencer reach after IShowSpeed’s visit, while a Caribbean trends report highlights how demand is shifting and how destinations must diversify. What’s next for travelers: With Air Antilles gone, expect more pressure on remaining routes—especially those that add direct links into Guadeloupe.

Air Connectivity Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis, leaving fewer short-hop options for residents and visitors across Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands. New Route Momentum: In the same week, LIAT Air moved the other way—launching twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service (about 20 minutes), with officials welcoming the inaugural flight in Pointe-à-Pitre and pitching it as a boost for summer arrivals and quick weekend trips. Regional Strategy Under Pressure: LIAT also says it’s adjusting schedules as global fuel prices bite, and is calling for more airline collaboration across the Caribbean to make multi-island travel easier. Tourism Buzz Online: A Caribbean travel trends snapshot highlights how demand is shifting and how destinations like Puerto Rico and Jamaica are winning on official social channels—while creator-led attention is becoming the real growth lever. Guadeloupe Angle: With Air Antilles gone, the LIAT link is now even more important for keeping French Caribbean connections moving.

Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending a key link between Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—after a safety audit revocation, mounting losses, and months of uncertainty. New Route, New Hope: LIAT Air is moving in the opposite direction: it launched (and will run twice-weekly) nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service, cutting out the usual detours for short trips and family visits. Rising Costs, Slower Growth: LIAT also says it’s adjusting schedules monthly as fuel prices bite, and it’s calling for more regional airline collaboration to make connections easier. Tourism Marketing Buzz: IShowSpeed’s Caribbean livestream tour reportedly delivered huge visibility—especially for Dominica/Guadeloupe/St. Kitts—while officials in Antigua and Barbuda are pushing the momentum toward more visitors. Regional Context: A Caribbean travel trends report flags slower overall growth and heavy reliance on air connections, with destinations urged to diversify source markets.

New Route Boost: LIAT Air has officially launched its Antigua–Guadeloupe link, with twice-weekly flights starting this week and a 20-minute hop that cuts out the usual detours—plus officials are already talking about how it can lift summer arrivals and weekend trips. Air Market Shock: The region is also dealing with a major loss: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a safety license revocation, a $69M debt spiral, and court-ordered liquidation—leaving fewer short-haul options for residents and visitors across the French islands. Tourism Buzz & Social Proof: A Caribbean Travel Trends report flags slower overall growth and heavier reliance on Latin American demand, while Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the official destination social media race. Creator Spotlight: IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour reportedly racked up tens of millions of views, turning island stops into global livestream moments. Regional Connectivity Push: LIAT’s CEO says airlines need more unity, and hints at future partnerships with ferry operators to make multi-island travel smoother.

Air Antilles Shutdown: Air Antilles has permanently closed after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending a key turboprop link between Martinique, Guadeloupe and nearby islands—after a safety license revocation and a debt pile-up of about $69M. Regional Connectivity Push: LIAT Air is moving in the opposite direction: it launched (and will run) twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe flights, with leaders calling it a summer boost for tourism and business travel. Fuel-Price Reality Check: LIAT also says it’s adjusting schedules monthly as global petroleum costs stay high. Tourism Marketing Signals: A Caribbean travel trends report warns growth is slowing and destinations must diversify source markets, with Latin American demand playing a bigger role. Digital Tourism Buzz: IShowSpeed’s Caribbean tour reportedly generated tens of millions of views, with Guadeloupe and nearby islands among the most streamed stops—raising big questions about how that attention turns into actual bookings.

Air Travel Shock: Air Antilles has permanently shut down after a court-ordered liquidation tied to a $69M debt crisis, following a safety audit that grounded the airline in late 2025—leaving Martinique/Guadeloupe and nearby islands with fewer flight options. Tourism Demand Shift: A new Caribbean travel trends report urges destinations to “look south” for fresh visitors as growth slows and competition for arrivals tightens, with demand increasingly leaning on Latin American travellers. Connectivity Boost: LIAT Air is pushing back with new links—launching twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe service to cut out frustrating layovers, and flagging possible ferry partnerships to stitch together multi-island trips. Social Media Spotlight: Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the Caribbean’s official destination social media race, while the region’s next growth may hinge on creator-driven attention like IShowSpeed’s high-visibility Caribbean tour. Local Culture: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival kept momentum with big-name headliners and a strong local lineup, ending with Brandy and Monica.

Creator Tourism Boost: IShowSpeed’s 15-country Caribbean run is still making waves, with reported totals of 47M+ livestream views and standout pull for Dominican Republic (7.0M) and Dominica/Guadeloupe/St. Kitts (6.8M)—plus a big question hanging over the hype: will young viewers turn attention into actual trips? Social Media Race: Puerto Rico and Jamaica are leading the region’s official destination channels, but the next growth story may hinge on creators and diaspora storytellers, not just tourism boards. Air Connectivity in Focus: LIAT Air has launched a new Antigua–Guadeloupe link—twice weekly, about 20 minutes—and the CEO says talks are underway with ferry operator L’Express des Iles to stitch together smoother air-and-sea island hopping. Industry Shock: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a court-ordered liquidation, widening the travel gap for short island-to-island flights. Local Angle for Guadeloupe Visitors: Antigua is actively targeting Guadeloupe arrivals for summer and Carnival, betting direct air access will lift regional visitor numbers.

IShowSpeed’s Caribbean Tour Buzz: The US YouTube star’s 15-country sprint is already being credited with 47M+ livestream views, with Dominica/Guadeloupe/St. Kitts pulling in 6.8M and the region’s spotlight now turning to whether that attention turns into real tourism dollars. Guadeloupe Connectivity Push: LIAT Air is moving fast to stitch the French Caribbean into the wider network, launching a twice-weekly Antigua–Guadeloupe nonstop and openly floating future ferry partnerships to make multi-island trips easier. Regional Air Shake-Up: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, leaving another short-hop gap for residents and visitors. Tourism Marketing Race: Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the Caribbean’s official destination social media rankings, but the bigger growth story is rising creator-led reach beyond tourism board channels. Ongoing Context: LIAT says it’s adjusting schedules as fuel costs bite, while continuing to pitch regional unity as the way forward.

Airline Shutdown: Air Antilles has shut down for good after a Guadeloupe court ordered liquidation, ending months of uncertainty and leaving a short-hop travel gap across the French islands. Regional Connectivity Boost: LIAT Air launched twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service, with CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam saying schedules will be reviewed monthly as fuel costs bite. Sea-Air Link Ideas: Abdulsalam also floated future partnerships with ferry operator L’Express Des Iles to stitch together multi-island trips. Tourism Push: Antigua and Barbuda is leaning hard into summer demand, including targeting Guadeloupe visitors, while officials point to the new air link plus ferry traffic as a recipe for higher arrivals. Caribbean Spotlight Race: Puerto Rico and Jamaica lead the region’s official destination social media push, but the bigger growth bet may be creators and livestreamers turning island culture into global attention. Ongoing Context: LIAT’s expansion comes as the airline calls for more regional airline unity—at a time when others, like Air Antilles, are disappearing.

Caribbean Social Buzz: Puerto Rico and Jamaica are leading the region’s official destination social media race, but the real growth may hinge on creators, diaspora storytellers, and global livestreamers turning island identity into worldwide attention. New Route for Guadeloupe Travelers: LIAT Air has launched a twice-weekly nonstop between Antigua (V.C. Bird) and Guadeloupe (Maryse Condé), cutting out the usual multi-stop hassle and giving French Caribbean visitors a faster Eastern Caribbean hop. Fuel-Price Pressure: LIAT is also adjusting flight operations as global petroleum prices stay high, with schedules reviewed monthly to keep fares more affordable. Sea-Air Link Ideas: LIAT’s CEO says talks have started with ferry operator L’Express des Iles, pointing to future combined trips across islands. Regional Credit Boost: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ long-term rating to “Ba3,” shifting the outlook to positive on stronger fiscal performance.

Regional Air-Sea Push: LIAT Air’s CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam says the airline is already talking with ferry operator L’Express Des Iles, aiming to blend air and sea links for smoother multi-island trips as it expands. New Direct Route: LIAT also launched the Antigua–Guadeloupe link with twice-weekly service, cutting out the usual detours and making weekend hops and longer stays easier. Tourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism chief Colin James says the restored route should lift visitor numbers, pointing to strong ferry demand and the spending that follows. Guadeloupe Targeting: Antigua is actively courting Guadeloupe visitors for summer tourism and Carnival arrivals. Influencer Spotlight: Antigua and Barbuda credited IShowSpeed’s visit with major global exposure, highlighting helicopter rides, Barbuda excursions, and stingray swims. Culture Calendar: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival wrapped with Brandy and Monica, after big crowds for Tems and Ella Mai. Finance Watch: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ ratings, citing stronger fiscal performance and improved debt outlook.

Regional Air-Sea Push: LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam says the airline is already talking with ferry operator L’Express Des Iles to better link Caribbean islands—aiming for smoother multi-island trips as LIAT expands. New Direct Link: The big travel win is LIAT’s twice-weekly nonstop Antigua–Guadeloupe service, launched Friday, cutting out the usual detours and making weekend hops more realistic. Tourism Momentum: Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Authority says the route should lift visitor arrivals, pointing to strong ferry demand between the islands. Guadeloupe Angle: Antigua is also actively targeting Guadeloupe visitors for summer tourism and Carnival. Festival Buzz: Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival kept the spotlight on local talent while closing with Brandy and Monica. Elsewhere in the region: Moody’s upgraded The Bahamas’ rating outlook to positive, citing stronger fiscal performance—while LIAT continues calling for more airline unity across the Caribbean.