AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Watch: A St. Croix “Sabra Switch” story is raising alarms about shrinkflation—smaller hummus tubs showing up on shelves while prices stay high. Regional Tourism Media: The CTO and TEMPO Networks are teaming up for expanded Caribbean tourism, culture, events, and storytelling coverage across digital, social, and broadcast. Tourism Growth + Capacity: VI Premier Natalio Wheatley says Brandywine Bay will break ground this year to ease overcrowding as visitor arrivals hit record levels. Festival Buzz (USVI): St. John Celebration Village lineup is set for June 28–July 4, led by Ashanti, Kes the Band, and Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons. Air Access (USVI): New weekly nonstop service between Newark and St. Croix on United is highlighted as a major boost for arrivals. Training for Hospitality: HLSCC is rolling out newly designed chef jackets by alumna Kristin C. Frazer for the Culinary Arts Programme. Travel Deals: Hotels.com says last-minute bookings and Sunday starts can cut hotel costs by up to nearly 40%, with St. Croix rates down 15% year-over-year. BVI Culture: Pastor Skelton-Cline is pushing “sheggedy” as a Virgin Islands “national curse word.”
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