AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Travel & Access: Southwest is launching its first-ever airport lounges, with construction started at Austin, Baltimore/Washington, Honolulu, and Nashville; the first guests are expected in late 2027, and Southwest’s Caribbean expansion includes new and expanded service to Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and the U.S. Virgin Islands—good news for travelers connecting through Baltimore/Washington. Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean floated out its fourth Icon-class ship, Hero of the Seas, at Meyer Turku in Finland; it’s set for an August 2027 debut with a 7-night Eastern/Western Caribbean itinerary that includes Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas). Maritime Rules for Boaters: U.S. CBP says it seized multiple vessels in the USVI and issued penalties after operators failed to properly report arrivals; the San Juan Field Office reminds boaters that first offenses can bring $5,000 civil penalties and repeat violations can lead to $10,000 plus seizure/forfeiture. Health & Safety for Visitors: Florida mosquito-control agencies are stepping up dengue surveillance and spraying as locally acquired cases rise—an alert for travelers planning island-to-island trips and outdoor time. Local Hospitality Watch: Clorox’s Puerto Rico recall of 6.3M Mistolin/Lestoil bottles sold in Puerto Rico and the USVI raises concerns for immunocompromised guests renting vacation homes. Tourism Development: Club Med broke ground on Club Med Koh Samui and also on Club Med St. Croix, an Exclusive Collection resort opening next year in the USVI.
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