AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHotel & Resort Growth: Preferred Hotels & Resorts added 10 new member properties in Q2 2026, including The Botany in St. Thomas (20 villa-style units on a 300-acre preserve) as well as openings/joins in Bali, Kenya, Belgium, Portugal, Italy, Ireland and the UAE. New Air Link: Fly the Whale launches a new daily San Juan–St. Thomas route starting Aug. 3, cutting the trip to about 35 minutes (depart 8:40 a.m., return 3:15 p.m.). Beach Buzz: Beach.com crowned Trunk Bay (St. John) the #1 beach in the world for 2026, praising its clear water and the famous underwater snorkeling trail. Tourism Watch: A new Club Med St. Croix resort is set to open in 2027 after breaking ground, with 150 junior suites and a major all-inclusive upgrade to Carambola Beach Resort. Safety & Nature: A WHOI study in the U.S. Virgin Islands suggests reef water can carry early chemical/microbial signals of changing coral health. Travel Disruption/Health: Harmful algal blooms (including in the U.S. and reported in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands) are flagged as a summer risk for people and pets. Local Crime & Courts: Court filings detail a multi-agency dragnet in a St. Croix ambush case and another traffic stop that recovered unlicensed firearms. Community Event: The Virtual Island Summit returns Sept. 15–17, 2026 with a free, three-day program focused on island adaptation, tourism, and action.
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