AGP Executive Report

Anguilla Tourism Growth: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. led with 60,415 stayovers (73.8% of the total), and June alone reached 11,067 stayovers, up 13%, while day-trippers jumped 71.5% to 15,771. U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day roadshow in New York, Long Island, and across Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, engaging 200+ travel advisors through luncheons, office presentations and networking, featuring partners Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Travel Industry Context: Southwest Airlines highlighted its current Caribbean nonstop lineup, while broader travel coverage points to strong fall demand and value-seeking trips—useful backdrop as Anguilla leans into advisor-led selling.

Tourism Growth: Anguilla posted a record first half for stayover tourism, welcoming 81,907 visitors from January to June 2026—up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. remained the top source market (60,415 stayovers, 73.8% of the total), while June alone hit 11,067 stayovers (+13%); excursionist arrivals also jumped to 15,771 (+71.5%). U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day destination roadshow in New York and beyond, engaging more than 200 travel advisors across NYC/Long Island and Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with partner showcases including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Sustainable Procurement Spotlight: Minister Claret Connor represented Prime Minister Luc F.E. Mercelina at the UN Global Compact High-Level Forum, backing sustainable procurement as a development tool—especially for small island states. Travel Inspiration Roundup: A new twin-island and winter-sun guide highlights island-hopping options, while a separate analysis points to historically lower September hurricane exposure for select Caribbean honeymoon destinations.

Anguilla Tourism Growth: Anguilla posted a record 81,907 stayover visitors for Jan–Jun 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. led with 60,415 stayovers (73.8% of the total). U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. roadshow in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, engaging 200+ travel advisors through presentations, luncheons, dinners and networking, featuring partners Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Sustainable Procurement Spotlight: Minister Claret Connor represented Prime Minister Luc F.E. Mercelina at the UN Global Compact High-Level Forum, backing sustainable procurement as a development tool—especially for small island states. Caribbean Travel Inspiration: A travel feature highlights “twin-centre” Caribbean breaks, with bookings up 20% and popular pairings including Grenada–St Lucia and Antigua–St Kitts.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% year-on-year, with the U.S. driving most demand (73.8% of stayovers) and June alone hitting a new monthly high of 11,067. U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. roadshow in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, engaging 200+ travel advisors with property showcases and partner updates, including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Travel Advisors at the Center: A separate report highlights Anguilla’s strategy to lean on travel advisors as it expands its U.S. tourism push, pairing new selling angles with a stronger luxury portfolio. Caribbean Winter Planning: A winter island-hopping guide points to rising twin-centre bookings (up 20%) and suggests popular pairings across the region for couples and groups. Food Security Focus (Region): Saint Martin’s debate over cost of living is turning toward local food production, asking how fishers and farmers can be supported amid fuel-price pressure and invasive species concerns. Honeymoon Weather Watch: New analysis ranks several Caribbean destinations by historically low September hurricane proximity risk, offering couples another way to plan fall getaways.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. remained the top source market at 73.8% of first-half stayovers, while June alone hit a record 11,067 stayovers (+13%). U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day roadshow in New York, Long Island, and across Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, reaching more than 200 travel advisors through luncheons, dinners, office presentations and networking, featuring partners including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Advisor-Led Marketing: Anguilla’s latest U.S. tourism push puts travel advisors front and center, aiming to expand sales opportunities alongside a stronger luxury portfolio and new flight options. Travel Value Watch: New data highlights fall destinations where $1,000 can stretch for flights plus hotel stays, including picks across Mexico and the Caribbean—useful for travelers planning shoulder-season getaways. Honeymoon Weather Check: A hurricane-risk analysis suggests several Caribbean islands have historically low September exposure, offering couples extra confidence when planning fall trips. Solo Travel Spotlight: Nova Maldives announced a return of Solo Traveller Month with practitioner-led wellness and discovery sessions. E-visa Access: Nigerians can apply for eVisas to 54 destinations, including Anguilla, making planning easier for new inbound markets.

Anguilla Tourism Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. remained the top source market (73.8% of stayovers), and June alone hit a record 11,067 stayover arrivals. U.S. Travel Trade Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day roadshow in New York and beyond, engaging 200+ travel advisors across NYC/Long Island and Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, featuring updates and partner showcases including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Travel Advisor Focus: Anguilla’s latest U.S. tourism push is putting travel advisors front and center, aiming to give agents more ways to sell the island’s beaches, luxury stays and dining. Caribbean Value & Weather Planning: A Kayak roundup highlights fall trips where $1,000 can stretch for flights plus hotels, while separate analysis points to lower September hurricane exposure for several Caribbean islands—useful for couples planning ahead. Regional Air & Connectivity: BermudAir expands into cargo with a leased Embraer E190F freighter, and Surinam Airways is exploring a new route linking Suriname, Guyana and St Maarten. Visa Convenience for Nigerians: eVisa access is expanding, with Anguilla listed among destinations offering electronic visas to Nigerian passport holders.

Anguilla Tourism Push: The Anguilla Tourist Board wrapped a five-day U.S. roadshow in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, reaching 200+ travel advisors with property showcases (including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club) and destination updates. Stayover Surge: Anguilla posted a record first half of 2026 with 81,907 stayover visitors (+19.9% vs. 2025); the U.S. led with 60,415 arrivals (73.8% of the total), and June alone hit a new monthly high of 11,067 (+13%). Travel Trade Focus: A separate tourism update highlights that new flights and a stronger luxury portfolio are giving advisors more ways to sell Anguilla, with travel advisors positioned at the center of the latest U.S. campaign. Regional Travel Context: Southwest Airlines’ expanding Caribbean network and other regional air developments underline the broader momentum for island travel, while a global eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among destinations offering electronic visas to Nigerian passport holders.

U.S. Tourism Push: Anguilla’s Tourist Board wrapped a five-day roadshow in New York, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, engaging 200+ travel advisors through luncheons, dinners, office presentations and networking, with partners including Zemi Beach House and Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club. Travel Trade Focus: The island is putting advisors at the center of its latest U.S. marketing push, highlighting accommodations, dining, attractions and signature visitor experiences. Record Arrivals: Anguilla posted a record first half of 2026 with 81,907 stayover visitors (up 19.9% vs. 2025), as every month hit a new high; the U.S. led with 60,415 stayovers (73.8% of the total). Air Connectivity Watch: Southwest Airlines’ Caribbean network includes Aruba, Grand Cayman, and St. Maarten among others, while BermudAir expands air cargo with an Embraer E190F freighter—both signals of continued regional travel and logistics momentum. Visa Convenience: A new eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations Nigerians can access electronically.

Anguilla Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month setting a new high; the U.S. led with 60,415 stayovers (73.8%), and June alone hit a record 11,067. Luxury Hotel Reopening: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing new rum programming, a Guerlain spa treatment, and a December chef residency by James Beard winner Gregory Gourdet. Caribbean Flight Expansion: Southwest Airlines is adding more Caribbean options, with nonstop service now covering Aruba, Grand Cayman, Havana, Montego Bay, Nassau, Punta Cana, Providenciales, San Juan, St. Thomas and St. Maarten from major U.S. gateways. Cruise Season Spotlight: Explora Journeys announced a 2026–27 Caribbean season on Explora I (from Nov 17, 2026) and Explora II (from Oct 15, 2026), including stops such as Anguilla’s Little Bay. Visa Ease for Anguilla: A 2026 eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations where Nigerian passport holders can apply electronically.

Stayover Surge: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month from January to June setting a new high; the U.S. led with 60,415 arrivals (73.8% of the total). Visitor Growth Beyond Hotels: Excursionist (day-tripper) arrivals jumped 71.5% in June to 15,771, pushing overall first-half visitor arrivals to 171,143, up 34.9%. Luxury Reopening: Cap Juluca (A Belmond Hotel) will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing new beach-bar rum programming, a Guerlain spa treatment, and a December chef residency. Travel Access for Nigerians: A 2026 eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations offering electronic visas to Nigerian passport holders. Regional Air Cargo: BermudAir is expanding cargo with a leased Embraer E190F freighter, aiming to boost express freight links across the Caribbean. Caribbean Flight Options: Southwest is currently serving 10 Caribbean destinations nonstop from major U.S. gateways, including routes to Aruba, Grand Cayman, and St. Maarten.

Anguilla Tourism Boom: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month from January to June setting a new high; the U.S. remained the top source market at 60,415 stayovers (73.8% of the total), while June alone hit a record 11,067 stayovers (+13%); excursionist arrivals also jumped, rising 71.5% in June to 15,771. Cap Juluca Returns: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, reopens on Maundays Bay on October 10, bringing new beach-bar programming and a bespoke CAP RUM rum made for the resort, plus a refreshed Cap Shack menu built around local seafood and regional flavors. Regional Air & Travel Links: BermudAir expands Caribbean air cargo with a leased Embraer E190F freighter, while Surinam Airways is exploring a new route connecting Suriname and Guyana to St Maarten via Princess Juliana International Airport. Travel Access Updates: Canada published a list of visa-exempt countries whose citizens can apply for a work permit at a port of entry, and the UK released its Windrush Scheme country list.

Stayover Boom: Anguilla logged a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026, up 19.9% from 68,287 in the same period last year, with every month from January to June setting a new high. Source Markets: The United States led with 60,415 stayover arrivals (73.8% of the total), and June alone saw 11,067 stayover visitors, up 13% year-on-year. Day-Trippers Up: Excursionist arrivals jumped 71.5% in June to 15,771. Total Visitor Growth: Overall arrivals (stayovers plus excursionists) reached 171,143 for the first half, up 34.9%. Air Cargo Expansion (Regional): BermudAir announced it is leasing an Embraer E190F freighter—its first E-Freighter in the Americas—to expand cargo service across the Caribbean network. Luxury Return to Anguilla: Cap Juluca will reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing back Cap Shack’s refreshed beach-bar concept and a new Anguilla rum collaboration.

Anguilla Tourism: Anguilla has set a new high for 2026, welcoming 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half (Jan–Jun), up 19.9% year-on-year, with every month hitting a record; the U.S. remains the top source market (73.8% of stayovers). Luxury Hospitality: Cap Juluca (Belmond) is set to reopen Oct. 10 on Maundays Bay with fresh beach-bar programming, including a new CAP RUM made for the resort and a Guerlain spa treatment billed as a Caribbean first. Beach Dining Upgrade: Cap Juluca also unveiled a refreshed Cap Shack on Maundays Bay, leaning into local seafood and regional flavors, plus the new rum component for cocktails. Regional Air Connectivity: BermudAir says it’s expanding cargo with a leased Embraer E190F freighter, the first E-Freighter deployment in the Americas, supporting express freight across the Bermuda–Caribbean network. Travel Planning Tech: Caribbean Media Exchange will honor Natasha J. Chalwell of the BVI Tourist Board, highlighting her push for modernization including MindTrip AI on the destination website. Visa News (Anguilla Included): A new eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations Nigerians can apply for electronically.

Anguilla Tourism: Anguilla is riding a strong 2026 wave, setting a new stayover arrivals record with 81,907 visitors for January–June—up 19.9% year-on-year—while June alone hit 11,067 stayovers and day-tripper arrivals jumped to 15,771. Resort Updates: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, is set to reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10 with a refreshed Cap Shack beach bar and a new CAP RUM rum program, plus expanded dining and spa programming for the 40th-anniversary season. Regional Air Connectivity: Surinam Airways is exploring a new route linking Paramaribo and Georgetown to St Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport, with talks focused on demand and tourism benefits. Caribbean Travel Inspiration: Explora Journeys announced a 2026–27 Caribbean season on two ships (mid-October 2026 to March 2027), including stops such as Anguilla’s Little Bay. Travel Tech & Visas: A new eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations offering electronic visas to Nigerians.

Anguilla Tourism: Anguilla has set a new arrivals benchmark, welcoming a record 81,907 stayover visitors in the first half of 2026—up 19.9% year-on-year—with every month from January to June posting a stayover high. Luxury Hospitality: Cap Juluca, A Belmond Hotel, is set to reopen on Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing back its beach bar with a refreshed look, a locally focused seafood menu, and a new Anguilla rum component (CAP RUM). Regional Travel & Sailings: Explora Journeys will run a 2026–27 Caribbean season across two ships from mid-October 2026 through March 2027, including stops and experiences such as The Baths in Virgin Gorda and snorkeling at the Underwater Sculpture Park. Caribbean Sports Tourism: Turks and Caicos is building momentum for the 2026–27 Concacaf Nations League, hosting six group matches from Sept. 23 to Oct. 6 at the TCIFA National Academy in Providenciales. Community & Culture: Volunteers collected over 1,800 pounds of trash in a regional cleanup push, continuing efforts to tackle ocean pollution. Travel Planning Note: A new eVisa roundup lists Anguilla among 54 destinations offering electronic visas to Nigerians, alongside places like Antigua and Barbuda, Qatar, Singapore, and South Africa.

Record arrivals: Anguilla has set a new stayover pace for 2026, welcoming 81,907 visitors in the first half (Jan–Jun), up 19.9% year-on-year, with every month hitting a stayover record; the U.S. remains the top source market at 73.8% of stayovers, while day-tripper arrivals jumped to 15,771 in June (+71.5%). Luxury reopening & new beach buzz: Cap Juluca returns to Maundays Bay on October 10, 2026, bringing a refreshed Cap Shack beach bar and grill, plus a new CAP RUM rum made for the resort and a Guerlain spa treatment described as a Caribbean first. Regional leadership spotlight: Anguilla’s Premier Cora Richardson-Hodge is among Caribbean Overseas Territories leaders meeting in Bermuda for the Caribbean OTs Caucus, with discussions ranging from climate readiness to economic and financial services resilience. Travel access update: A 2026 global passport review says Nigerian passport holders can apply for eVisas to 54 destinations, including Anguilla. Sport on the calendar: Anguilla is set to be represented at Nevis’s Luther Kelly Over-35 Cricket Cup (Nov 7–8, 2026), featuring teams from Anguilla, Nevis, St. Kitts and St. Maarten.