AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSargassum Crisis: A new University of South Florida report says about 27 million metric tons of self-sustaining sargassum were recorded in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico in July—covering miles of shoreline, releasing foul odors as it rots, and harming marine life; scientists say this year is unusual because the seaweed is growing in large quantities in the region rather than just being swept in by currents. Local Travel Impact: Analysts warn a developing drought in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands could raise water costs and hit tourism and sales-tax collections if conditions persist. Cruise Momentum: Caribbean Tourism Organization data shows the U.S. Virgin Islands led fast growth in cruise arrivals, up 68% in the first quarter, adding hundreds of thousands of passengers. Port Upgrade: West Indian Company (WICO) says St. Thomas is planning dredging to fix channel depth limits that restrict the largest cruise ships. New Stays: Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds The Botany in St. Thomas to its L.V.X. Collection, with a winter debut planned. Beach Buzz: Beach.com’s Global Beach Index 2026 crowns Trunk Bay (St. John) as the best beach in the world, boosting attention on U.S. Virgin Islands shorelines. Paradise Jam Travel: Multiple college teams—including Tennessee Tech and Air Force—are set to travel to St. Thomas for the 2026 Paradise Jam in late November, with fan packages tied to local resorts.
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