AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAir Access Boost: Southwest Airlines will add Saturday-only nonstop flights from Nashville to Aruba, Montego Bay (Jamaica), and St. Thomas starting March 13, plus Saturday service from Columbus to Punta Cana—built for the classic weeklong Caribbean vacation schedule. New USVI Route: Breeze Airways plans nonstop Tampa–St. Thomas service beginning Dec. 16 (twice weekly), with fares starting at $149 one-way. Resort Development: Club Med has broken ground on a 150-room all-inclusive Club Med St. Croix, targeting a Q4 2027 opening and creating about 200 jobs (with 80% expected to be local). Cruise Momentum: Cruise passenger arrivals in the US Virgin Islands hit 831,690 in Q1 2026, up 68% year over year, with St. Thomas and St. Croix driving faster growth than anywhere else in the region. Beach Safety Alert: DPNR flagged one St. Thomas beach as unsafe for swimming, while St. Croix results were left unclear due to a lab equipment failure. Travel Disruption Complaint: Passengers at Cyril E. King Airport reported automated baggage belt failures during record heat, forcing manual handling after premium ticket and baggage fees. Weather Watch: The USVI forecast calls for Saharan dust, extreme heat, and early tropical activity signals.
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