AGP Executive Report

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor says Trans Anguilla Airways’ new dedicated office and locally based team at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is an “economic lifeline” for tourism, trade, and family links across the Eastern Caribbean. Airline Expansion: TAA opened the office via ribbon-cutting on Sept. 30, strengthening passenger support and coordination with local tourism and airport partners. Youth Sports & Travel: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7) brings 90+ young players from across the region to Sint Maarten, with Anguilla among the teams and a new option for top athletes to train in Tampa. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is at the Monaco Yacht Show seeking new luxury-yachting partnerships and feedback to improve arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Demand Insights: New Caribbean travel data shows demand varies by group type—couples lead arrivals for some islands, while families and solo travelers stand out for others. Local Rules for Boats: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism businesses.

Regional Air Connectivity: Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) has opened a dedicated office and set up a local team at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with officials calling it a major step for easier Eastern Caribbean travel, stronger tourism links, and better on-the-ground support. Tourism Leadership: Anguilla’s tourism minister and director backed the move, framing airlift as an “economic lifeline” for visitors, business, and family connections. Youth Sports & Travel: The 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7) is set to bring 90+ players and teams to St. Maarten, including Anguilla, with added training opportunities in Tampa for top performers. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is pursuing higher-end yacht partnerships at the Monaco Yacht Show, aiming to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean yachting season. Tourism Numbers: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—nearly 20% up year-on-year—with record months through June. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St. Maarten and St. Martin, responding to complaints from coastal tourism operators.

Regional Air Connectivity: Anguilla’s Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports Cardigan Connor called regional air links an “economic lifeline,” speaking at Trans Anguilla Airways’ ribbon-cutting for a new office at St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport. Airline Expansion: TAA—wholly Anguillian-owned—opened the office Sept. 30 and launched a locally based team, aiming to improve customer support and strengthen Caribbean travel ties. Tourism Growth Watch: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with record months continuing beyond the usual peak season. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is pursuing new luxury-yachting partnerships at the Monaco Yacht Show, with plans to refine access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to tighten rules for “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, responding to complaints from coastal tourism businesses. Events & Community: PSA Athletics Association is set for the 3rd Annual U15 Paradise Showdown (Oct 3–7) in Sint Maarten, with teams including Anguilla.

Regional Airlift Boost: Anguilla’s Tourism Minister Cardigan Connor called regional air connectivity an “economic lifeline,” praising Trans Anguilla Airways (TAA) as it opens a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts, with local support expected to make travel and trade between islands easier. Airline Expansion: TAA’s new St. Kitts presence follows its wider regional push, with Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester framing the move as a long-term investment in better connectivity. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is targeting the luxury yacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show, aiming to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the season. Tourism Demand Update: Anguilla reported 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a new record. Maritime Rules: Anguilla is moving to restrict foreign “party boats,” drafting legislation to better control operations in Anguillian waters while protecting local coastal tourism businesses. Events & Culture: Sint Maarten’s PSA U15 Paradise Showdown runs Oct 3–7, drawing regional youth teams and visitors.

Regional Airlift Boost: Trans Anguilla Airways is opening a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts (officially Sept. 30), adding a locally based team to strengthen customer support and make island-hopping easier. Tourism Leadership: Anguilla Tourism Director Jameel Rochester praised the move as a long-term investment in better regional connectivity. Anguilla Growth Watch: New Anguilla Statistics Department data shows 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with six straight monthly records through June. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is pursuing new luxury-yachting partnerships at the Monaco Yacht Show, aiming to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. On-Island Hospitality: Dart’s portfolio picked up five MICHELIN Keys across four properties, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. Local Rules for Visitors: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, responding to complaints from coastal tourism businesses. Travel Inspiration: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating reality series filmed in Antigua and Barbuda, premieres Sept. 30 on YouTube.

Regional Airlift: Trans Anguilla Airways is opening a dedicated office at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts on Sept. 30, with a locally based team to strengthen customer support and coordination with airport, tourism and travel partners. Tourism Leadership: Anguilla’s tourism director Jameel Rochester praised the move as a practical step toward better regional connectivity. Visitor Growth: Anguilla posted a strong first half of 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors (up 19.9% vs. 2025) and setting record months from January through June, with the U.S. remaining the top source market. Luxury Stays: Dart’s hospitality portfolio earned five MICHELIN Keys across four properties, including Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla. Yachting Push: Anguilla is targeting the luxury yacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show, aiming to improve access and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the season. Local Rules for Boats: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St. Martin and St. Maarten, responding to concerns from coastal tourism businesses. Travel Trends: New Caribbean travel data highlights how group size shapes island demand, with couples driving interest in places like Sint Maarten, Saint Lucia and Aruba, while families lean toward the Cayman Islands and Curaçao. Entertainment x Tourism: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating reality series filmed in Antigua and Barbuda, premieres Sept. 30 and spotlights the destination’s beaches and culture.

Tourism Numbers: Anguilla is riding a major upswing, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a new record; June alone hit a monthly high of 11,067 stayovers (+13%). Luxury Yachting Push: Ahead of the Caribbean season, Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to court luxury yacht owners and charter operators, with officials targeting better access and a smoother port-of-entry experience. Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is finalising draft legislation to restrict and better control “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect local coastal tourism businesses while still allowing visiting vessels. Island Resilience Spotlight: A Virtual Island Summit (15–17 Sept) brought together island leaders to focus on climate solutions, ocean governance, and tourism-linked climate finance, with Tuvalu set to host a pre-COP leaders event on 6 October. Caribbean Media & Travel: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating reality series, premieres Sept 30 on YouTube and features singles from Anguilla and other territories, using Antigua and Barbuda locations as a tourism backdrop. Travel Inspiration: A cruise guide highlights how smaller ships can reach hidden Caribbean anchorages—useful for travellers planning a more boutique, beach-and-bay style holiday. Local Feature: Zemi Beach House is being singled out as a standout Anguilla stay, praised for Shoal Bay East, its spa, food, and a standout rum bar.

Charter Boat Rules: Anguilla is drafting new legislation to better regulate “party boats” entering from St Martin and St Maarten, aiming to protect coastal tourism businesses while keeping visiting vessels welcome. Tourism Numbers: Anguilla logged a record first half of 2026 with 81,907 stayover visitors (up 19.9%), plus a June monthly record of 11,067 arrivals; the US remains the top source market. Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to court luxury yacht partners and improve the arrival experience, with officials meeting operators and focusing on access and port-of-entry procedures. Island Resilience Online Summit: A Virtual Island Summit (15–17 Sept) brought leaders together on climate, ocean governance and tourism finance, stressing stronger collaboration and partnerships. New On-Screen Tourism: “Love Link Caribbean” premieres Sept 30 on YouTube, featuring singles from across the region and showcasing Antigua and Barbuda’s spots—an idea that could spark more destination marketing trends. Travel Feature: A spotlight on Zemi Beach House highlights Shoal Bay East, its spa, dining and rum bar as a top Anguilla stay.

Tourism Numbers: Anguilla is on a roll, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% from the same period in 2025—with six straight monthly records from January to June; June alone hit a new high of 11,067 stayovers (+13%). Visitor Mix: The U.S. remains the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1, rising to 79% in June), while day-trippers jumped to 15,771 in June (+71.5%). Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is courting the superyacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show, with officials meeting owners and operators to improve access, arrival procedures, and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. On-Island Buzz: Zemi Beach House at Shoal Bay East is being singled out as a standout stay, praised for its intimate luxury feel, standout spa, strong dining, and a rum bar that draws its own crowd. Regional Media Tie-In: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating reality series filmed in Antigua, debuts Sept. 30—another example of entertainment being used as destination marketing across the region.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to court luxury yacht owners and charter operators, with a delegation from the Anguilla Tourist Board and the Air and Sea Ports Authority meeting industry leaders to improve access, arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla posted six straight monthly tourism records, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year over year—with June alone hitting a new high of 11,067 stayovers; the U.S. remains the top source market. Spotlight Stay: Zemi Beach House is being singled out as a must-book luxury option on Shoal Bay East, praised for its intimate feel, standout spa, top-tier dining and a rum bar that draws its own crowd. Regional Media Tie-In: Love Link Caribbean, an inter-regional dating reality show filmed across the Caribbean including Antigua, is set to debut on YouTube on Sept. 30, turning romance into destination marketing.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with officials meeting yacht owners and operators on access, port-of-entry procedures and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla posted a record run in the first half of 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors (up 19.9% year-on-year) and setting a new monthly high in June with 11,067 arrivals; the U.S. remains the top source market. Top Stay Spotlight: Zemi Beach House at Shoal Bay East is drawing major buzz for its intimate luxury feel, standout spa, strong dining and a rum bar that’s become a destination on its own. Visitor Experience Growth: Ports and tourism officials are also focused on industry partnerships and upgrades to how guests experience arrival as the yachting season ramps up.

Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is using the Monaco Yacht Show to lock in new superyacht partnerships and improve the arrival experience, with officials meeting yacht owners and operators on access, port-of-entry procedures, and service expectations ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: Anguilla posted another strong stretch, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a record, and June alone hitting 11,067 stayovers. Visitor Mix Update: The U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in H1), while excursionists surged in June to 15,771 (+71.5%). Hot Stay Spotlight: Zemi Beach House at Shoal Bay East is being singled out as a standout luxury option, praised for its intimate feel, standout spa, food, and a rum bar that draws its own crowd. Broader Travel Context: A Caribbean cruise guide highlights how smaller-ship itineraries can reach quieter harbors beyond mega-ship ports.

Luxury Yachting: Anguilla is pushing its luxury yacht strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show, with Tourism Board and ports officials meeting owners and operators to improve access, arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Surge: New data from the Anguilla Statistics Department shows 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June setting a record, and June alone hitting 11,067 stayovers. Visitor Mix: The U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in the first half), while excursionists also jumped, lifting total first-half arrivals to 171,143 (+34.9%). Hot Stay Spotlight: Zemi Beach House is being singled out as a standout for Shoal Bay East—praised for its intimate feel, standout spa, strong dining and a rum bar that draws its own crowd. Regional Travel Ideas: A wider Caribbean piece highlights growing interest in island-hopping and twin-centre breaks for winter sun.

Luxury Yachting: Anguilla is pushing deeper into the superyacht market at the Monaco Yacht Show, with Tourism Board and ports officials meeting owners and charter operators to improve access, arrival procedures and the port-of-entry experience ahead of the Caribbean season. Tourism Momentum: New data from Anguilla’s Statistics Department shows a record-breaking first half of 2026, with 81,907 stayover visitors (up 19.9% vs. 2025) and six straight monthly highs from January through June, including a June record of 11,067. Visitor Mix: The U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers in the first half), while day-trippers jumped sharply in June, lifting total arrivals for the first half to 171,143 (up 34.9%). Stay Spotlight: Zemi Beach House is being singled out as a standout luxury option on Shoal Bay East, praised for its intimate feel, spa, dining and its standout rum bar. Travel Inspiration: A separate Caribbean travel round-up highlights island-hopping “twin-centre” breaks and value-focused getaway ideas for the season.

Tourism Boom: Anguilla just logged another milestone—nearly 82,000 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026 (81,907), up 19.9% from the same period last year, with every month from January to June setting a new record. Air & Market Access: Growth is being credited to luxury demand and steadily expanding air access, with the US as the top source market (60,415 visitors, 73.8% of stayovers). Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is also ramping up its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show, meeting owners, operators and developers to strengthen destination and port entry for the upcoming season. On-Island Spotlight: Zemi Beach House is drawing major buzz for Shoal Bay East—its spa, standout dining and a rum bar that’s become a destination on its own. Travel Inspiration: A Caribbean cruise guide highlights how smaller ships can reach hidden anchorages, turning a standard itinerary into a more intimate maritime experience.

Tourism Boom: Anguilla is riding a record streak, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% from 2025—with every month from January to June setting a new high, including a June record of 11,067 (+13%). Luxury Yachting Push: Anguilla is advancing its luxury yachting strategy at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026, meeting owners and operators to strengthen destination and port-of-entry experiences ahead of the yachting season. Travel Trade Outreach: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. roadshow engaging 200+ travel advisors across New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, featuring partners like Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla. Stay Spotlight: Zemi Beach House continues to generate serious buzz, with Shoal Bay East beachfront access, a standout spa, top-tier dining and a rum bar that’s become a destination on its own.