AGP Executive Report

Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding winter routes, with new seasonal service from Boston’s Logan to Anguilla (twice weekly, Dec. 18, 2026–May 3, 2027) and weekly flights to Turks and Caicos (Saturdays, Dec. 19, 2026–May 1, 2027), using Embraer E190 aircraft—good news for Canadian and U.S. leisure travellers. Regional Connectivity: BermudAir also plans a Toronto–Turks and Caicos direct starting Dec. 19, 2026 (weekly Saturdays through May 1, 2027), with onward connections to Anguilla. Destination Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus the new Xcape App, spotlighting local food, culture, events, and year-round experiences beyond the beaches. Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East is named among the world’s top beaches in The World’s 50 Best Beaches list, keeping the island in the global spotlight. Heritage & Environment: A Environment Month 2026 cleanup at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon highlighted efforts to preserve Anguilla’s historic landmarks while supporting tourism.

Air Access: BermudAir is adding new seasonal winter flights from Boston Logan, including twice-weekly nonstop service to Anguilla (Dec 18, 2026–May 3, 2027) using Embraer E190 aircraft, with sales starting June 5. Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus the new Xcape App, pushing visitors to explore local food, culture, festivals, and island experiences beyond the beach. Heritage & Community: As part of Environment Month 2026, a cleanup was held at Spooner’s Cotton Ginnery in Cayon, led by the Parks and Beaches Division, to help preserve a key site tied to Anguilla’s cotton history and support tourism through heritage protection. Regional Travel Context: American Airlines hit a 100-destination milestone in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America, adding Miami routes to Maracaibo (July 14, 2026) and Cap-Haitien (Nov 1, 2026), with Anguilla listed among its winter network.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, rolling out the new Xcape App to boost visitor engagement and help tackle seasonality, with a focus on local food, culture, hospitality, and summer events. Air Access Watch: BermudAir says it will add a new seasonal direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos route this winter, and the service will continue onward to Anguilla—another connectivity boost for regional travellers. Beach Credibility: Shoal Bay East, Anguilla, has been named among the world’s top beaches in The World’s 50 Best Beaches list, putting the island’s shoreline back in the global spotlight. Travel Tech Buzz: WTM London is launching WTM Travel Tech for 2026, highlighting how AI and other tech are shaping smarter, greener destinations—useful context for tourism operators planning ahead. Resort Roundup: A new guide spotlights Anguilla’s best resorts for 2026, from Zemi Beach House’s Thai-style spa to other barefoot-luxury stays.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape App, urging visitors to go beyond beaches into local food, culture, festivals, boat racing, and heritage experiences. Beach Spotlight: Shoal Bay East in Anguilla made a global splash, ranking among the World’s 50 Best Beaches—an “on-the-ground” list built by industry experts. Air Access Update: BermudAir says it will add a new seasonal direct Toronto–Turks and Caicos service this winter, and the route will continue onward to Anguilla, boosting regional connectivity for Canadian travellers. Luxury Travel Trend: Global Travel Collection reports a growing “land-to-sea” shift, with hotel clients increasingly booking branded yacht and sailing experiences. Wellness Angle: A new wellness-travel roundup highlights how Caribbean trips are moving toward deeper rest, nature, and food-focused experiences—good news for travellers planning a slower Anguilla reset.

Anguilla Tourism Boost: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, pushing visitors beyond beaches and luxury stays with local food, culture, festivals, boat racing, and the new Xcape app to help travellers plan and connect. Beach Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East is named among the World’s 50 Best Beaches, with the list highlighting “on-the-ground” beach evaluations—great free publicity for the island’s peak season. Air Access for Winter: BermudAir is expanding its network for the winter travel rush, adding or growing service to Turks and Caicos and Anguilla, plus new routes to Belize and Guatemala City—more options for travellers heading to the region. Yachting Demand: Global Travel Collection says hotel clients are increasingly “following” land-based brands onto yachts, with the land-to-sea trend driving new cruise category growth.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, pairing the message with a new Xcape App to help visitors find more than beaches—local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences. Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding winter service with new routes that include Anguilla, plus Turks and Caicos and Belize, and it’s also adding Guatemala City—good news for travelers planning ahead for peak season. Where to Stay (Anguilla): A fresh roundup spotlights Anguilla’s best resorts for 2026, leaning into quiet luxury, beach time, and standout amenities like spa experiences. Caribbean Food & Travel Ideas: A travel feature argues that planning vacations around food makes trips more memorable, with Anguilla highlighted as a lobster-and-rum-punch kind of stop. Regional Tourism Trade: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week, pitching the island to travel trade and media under the “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” theme.

Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop and direct routes to Turks and Caicos, Belize, and Anguilla, plus Guatemala City, with ticket sales starting June 5—including Toronto–Turks & Caicos with onward service to Anguilla (Saturdays Dec 19–May 1, 2027) and Boston–Anguilla returning seasonally (Dec 18–May 3, 2027). Tourism Marketing Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, backed by the new Xcape App, spotlighting local food, culture, festivals, and year-round experiences. Luxury Travel Spotlight: A roundup of the best Anguilla resorts for 2026 highlights barefoot-luxury stays like Zemi Beach House and its Thai-style spa. Regional Tourism Networking: Anguilla’s ATB delegation attended Caribbean Week in New York (June 1–5) to strengthen trade partnerships under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.”

Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new direct service from Toronto to Turks and Caicos (then continuing to Anguilla), plus broader links from the US to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City—more nonstop options for Caribbean getaways and a big win for Anguilla connectivity. Tourism Marketing Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, spotlighting local food, culture, festivals and the Xcape App to help visitors experience Anguilla beyond the beaches. Regional Tourism Spotlight: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week in New York 2026, joining ministers and trade partners under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Luxury Travel Trend: Global Travel Collection says a growing share of luxury cruise bookings now comes from hotel clients following land-based brands onto the water—good news for advisors selling Anguilla-style stays. Caribbean Business Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten on grants and finance instruments—useful context for regional tourism operators.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Anguilla: Taste. Feel. Live.”, pushing visitors to explore more than beaches and luxury stays, with local food, culture, festivals, and the new Xcape App aimed at boosting engagement and year-round awareness. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding winter connectivity with new and returning routes that include Turks and Caicos and Belize, plus more service to Anguilla from North American gateways like Toronto and St. Pete–Clearwater—giving travellers additional nonstop options during peak season. Regional Tourism Push: Anguilla’s tourism team is in New York for Caribbean Week in New York 2026, using the CTO forum to strengthen partnerships and promote Anguilla as part of a wider shift toward more authentic, cultural travel. Caribbean Business Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten focused on grants, financial instruments, and export/market-entry help—useful context for regional tourism operators and entrepreneurs. Caricom Debate: A public letter raises questions about Bermuda’s move toward full Caricom membership, highlighting concerns about how deeper integration could affect economies with very different structures.

Tourism Marketing: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 summer campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, pushing visitors to explore more than beaches and luxury stays, with local food, culture, festivals, boat racing and community experiences—plus a new Xcape App to boost engagement. Air Access: BermudAir is expanding winter flying with new Toronto service to Turks and Caicos that continues onward to Anguilla, alongside broader Caribbean growth that adds routes from multiple U.S. and Canadian cities. Regional Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week in New York 2026, joining ministers and trade partners under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Luxury Travel Trend: A new roundup highlights Anguilla’s top resorts for 2026, spotlighting quiet, barefoot-luxury stays and standout wellness offerings. Business Support: COCI and RVO hosted a business support session in St. Maarten connecting entrepreneurs to funding and export-focused programmes—useful context for regional tourism operators.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 Summer Campaign, “Taste. Feel. Live.”, plus a new Xcape App, urging visitors to go beyond beaches with local food, culture, festivals, boat racing and community experiences. Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with more routes that include Anguilla—adding new direct service from multiple U.S. gateways and new connections from Toronto and St. Pete-Clearwater/Tampa, alongside nonstop Turks & Caicos and Belize. Regional Travel Spotlight: Anguilla’s tourism leadership is attending Caribbean Week in New York (June 1–5) to strengthen trade partnerships and promote the island under the CTO’s “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” theme. Marine Conservation (Neighbouring): Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone—an example of growing regional focus on marine protection. Culture in the Spotlight (Nevis): Nevis Culturama 52 and 53 kicked off with sashing ceremonies introducing contestants for major pageants.

Anguilla Summer Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board has launched its 2026 “Taste. Feel. Live.” summer campaign, backed by the Xcape App, urging visitors to explore local food, culture, festivals, and community experiences beyond the beach. Air Access Boost: BermudAir is expanding its winter Caribbean network with new and returning routes that include expanded service to Anguilla, plus nonstop links to Turks & Caicos and Belize from multiple US and Canadian gateways—good news for travellers planning peak-season getaways. Regional Tourism Networking: An Anguilla Tourist Board delegation is attending Caribbean Week in New York (June 1–5) to strengthen trade partnerships and promote Anguilla under the “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” theme. Marine Conservation Win: Montserrat has joined the UK Blue Belt Programme, committing to protect at least 20% of its maritime zone—another sign of growing regional focus on protecting island waters that support tourism and livelihoods. Culture Spotlight (Nevis): Nevis Culturama 53 kicked off with a sashing ceremony introducing contestants for major pageants, reinforcing the islands’ calendar of events that helps smooth tourism seasonality.

Air Access Boost for Anguilla: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new nonstop and direct routes across the Caribbean, including expanded service to Anguilla from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways; the airline says Anguilla has been a “home run” and is now adding more capacity as part of its premium leisure model. Regional Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is sending a high-level delegation to Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) at InterContinental Times Square, joining ministers and industry leaders under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences” to strengthen partnerships and market the destination. Wellness Travel Trend: A Global Wellness Summit survey highlights a shift toward wellness built into where people live and stay—not just spa visits—pointing to growing demand for deeper recovery-focused experiences that could shape future Anguilla offerings. Culture & Community Events: Nevis is using major food and culture festivals—like the Nevis Mango Festival (July 2–5) and Culturama 52 sashing ceremony—to smooth tourism seasonality, a strategy Anguilla visitors may want to watch for regional inspiration.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is ramping up winter connectivity with new and returning routes, including expanded service to Anguilla plus nonstop options to Turks & Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. gateways (Boston, Baltimore, Newark, Raleigh-Durham, Fort Lauderdale, and St. Pete-Clearwater/Tampa), with tickets going on sale Friday and flights starting in December. Regional Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board is sending a high-level delegation to Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) to network with airlines, investors, media, and trade partners under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” On-Island Culture: Culturama 52’s sashing ceremony has officially kicked off the Race to the Crown, spotlighting Miss Culture Swimwear, Mr Kool, and Miss Culture Queen contestants and their sponsors. Sustainability & Cleanliness: Virgin Islands waste authorities are increasing enforcement at public bin sites, warning illegal dumping can bring fines up to $1,000—an environmental reminder for the wider region.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is rolling out a bigger winter network, including expanded service to Anguilla plus new nonstop routes to Turks and Caicos and Belize from multiple U.S. and Canadian gateways; for Anguilla, the airline is adding/expanding seasonal flights from cities like Boston, Baltimore and Newark, with tickets going on sale June 5 (routes subject to approvals). Tourism Networking in New York: Anguilla’s Tourist Board delegation is attending Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) at InterContinental Times Square, joining regional ministers and trade partners under “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Anguilla Recognition: Shoal Bay East has been named No. 1 beach in North America and No. 6 worldwide in The World’s Best Beaches 2026 rankings. Caribbean Travel Trends: New coverage highlights growing demand for wellness-focused Caribbean getaways and a shift toward deeper, culture-led travel beyond the resort. Regional Context: A separate report flags updated U.S. travel advisories across Caribbean destinations, with Anguilla listed at the lowest warning level.

Air Access for Anguilla: BermudAir is expanding its winter network with new and returning Caribbean routes, including growth to Anguilla plus nonstop service from multiple US and Canadian gateways. Travel Trade & Regional Push: Anguilla Tourist Board leaders are attending Caribbean Week in New York 2026 (June 1–5) to strengthen partnerships and promote the island under the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences.” Beach Spotlight: Anguilla’s Shoal Bay East has been named No. 1 in North America and No. 6 worldwide in The World’s Best Beaches 2026 rankings. Wellness Travel Trend: A new roundup highlights how Caribbean islands are leaning into wellness beyond spas—nature, movement, food, and slower rhythms. On-Island Hospitality: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla is rolling out a summer calendar featuring local culture and community events, kicking off with a Local Market Experience on May 31. Regional Context: A market analysis looks at the “cost of money” in the ECCU and how lending rates may be shaping Caribbean growth decisions.