AGP Executive Report

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 earthquake shook Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies reporting a depth of 31 kilometres and a preliminary epicentre about 80 kilometres northeast (17.39N, 61.18W). Regional Impact: Strong shaking was felt across a wide swath of the eastern Caribbean and beyond, including the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St Martin, Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, St Kitts and Nevis, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, and Anguilla. Damage Update: No immediate reports of injuries or major damage have been confirmed, though residents in several communities described intense shaking. Why It Happens: The eastern Caribbean sits near the boundary of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, so seismic activity is common.

Earthquake Update: A powerful 6.0 quake shook Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies reporting a depth of 31 kilometres and a preliminary epicentre about 80 kilometres northeast (17.39N, 61.18W). Community Impact: Residents across several communities described strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Reach: The tremor was felt across much of the eastern Caribbean and beyond, including British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St Martin, Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, St Kitts and Nevis, U.S. Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, and Anguilla. Why It Happens: The eastern Caribbean sits near the boundary of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, so seismic activity is frequent.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake rattled Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies reporting a depth of 31 kilometres and an epicentre about 80 kilometres northeast (17.39N, 61.18W). Community Impact: No immediate injuries or major damage were reported, but residents across multiple communities described strong shaking, and the tremor was felt across a wide stretch of the eastern Caribbean and beyond, including Saint Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St Martin/Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Regional Science: The eastern Caribbean sits near the boundary of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, which helps explain why seismic activity is frequent there.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 earthquake rattled Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies reporting a depth of 31 kilometres and a preliminary epicentre about 80 kilometres northeast (17.39°N, 61.18°W). Community Impact: Residents across multiple communities described strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Reach: The tremor was felt across much of the eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St Martin/Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Why It Happens Here: The eastern Caribbean sits near the boundary of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, so seismic activity is frequent.

Earthquake Update: A powerful 6.0 quake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, with the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre placing it about 80 km away at a depth of 31 km; residents across multiple communities reported strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Impact: The tremor was felt across much of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Tourism Snapshot: In calmer news, a new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report says Curaçao stands out for a balanced mix of luxury and economy visitors, with premium cabin travel now at 7.6% across the region and Latin American demand rising sharply—up 24% overall year over year, with South America premium travel surging 117%.

Earthquake Aftermath: A 6.0 quake shook Antigua and Barbuda after striking about 80 km northeast, with the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre placing it at 31 km depth; residents across multiple communities reported strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Impact: The tremor was felt across much of the eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Tourism Mix Watch: In quieter news, Curaçao is highlighted for keeping a balanced tourism profile—mixing luxury and economy travel—after a 2026 Amadeus/CHTA report found it tracks closely with the Caribbean average, with premium cabin travel still rising and Latin American demand growing fast.

Earthquake Aftermath: A powerful 6.0 quake shook Antigua and Barbuda Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies placing it about 80 km northeast at a depth of 31 km; early reports say no major damage or injuries, but many residents across multiple communities felt strong shaking. Regional Impact: The tremor was also reported across a wide stretch of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Tourism Mix (Older, but notable): Curaçao is highlighted in a 2026 travel trends report for keeping a more balanced split between luxury and economy visitors, which researchers say can boost long-term resilience as Latin American demand—especially from South America—keeps rising.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake rattled the Eastern Caribbean, striking about 80 km northeast of Antigua and Barbuda at a depth of 31 km, with preliminary coordinates reported by the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre; residents across multiple islands described strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or major damage. Regional Impact: The tremor was felt across a wide swath of the Caribbean, including the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, St Martin/Sint Maarten, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, St Kitts and Nevis, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Caribbean Netherlands, Saint Barthélemy, and Anguilla. Tourism Signals (Older): Curaçao’s tourism mix is still drawing attention—new regional travel trend reporting says it sits near the Caribbean average for premium vs economy travel, a balance that may help resilience as Latin American demand for premium trips keeps rising.

Earthquake Aftermath: A powerful 6.0 quake rattled Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies placing it about 80 km northeast at a depth of 31 km (preliminary epicentre: 17.39N, 61.18W). Regional Shaking: No immediate injuries or major damage were reported, but residents across multiple communities described strong shaking, and the tremor was felt across a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy. Tourism Mix Watch: In older coverage, Curaçao’s tourism strategy stood out as “balanced” between luxury and economy travel, with Amadeus and CHTA reporting a closer-than-average premium-to-economy mix—plus a surge in premium demand from Latin America and South America.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake hit northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, with the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre placing it about 80 km away at a depth of 31 km; residents across multiple communities reported strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Impact: The tremor was felt across a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy and Anguilla, underscoring how often this area is shaken by the nearby Caribbean and North American tectonic plate boundary. Tourism Signals: In the quieter news of the week, Curaçao stood out for a more balanced mix of luxury and economy visitors, a pattern linked to longer-term resilience as premium demand grows—especially from Latin America, where premium travel rose sharply year over year.

Earthquake Response: A powerful 6.0 quake rattled Antigua and Barbuda, with the Seismic Research Centre at the University of the West Indies placing it about 80 km northeast at a depth of 31 km; residents across multiple communities reported strong shaking, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or major damage. Regional Impact: Shaking was also felt across a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean and beyond, including St Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St Lucia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. Seismic Context: The region sits near the boundary of the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates, so earthquakes are a recurring reality. Tourism Signals (Older): Curaçao’s tourism mix is getting attention for staying balanced between luxury and economy travel, a pattern researchers say could help destinations stay resilient as premium demand shifts—especially with Latin American travelers rising fast.

Earthquake Watch: A powerful 6.0 quake struck northeast of Antigua and Barbuda on Saturday morning, at about 31 km depth, with an epicentre roughly 80 km northeast of St John’s (17.39N, 61.18W). Regional Impact: Strong shaking was widely felt across the Eastern Caribbean, including Saint Barthélemy, the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, and more. Damage Status: No immediate reports of injuries or major damage, but residents in several communities described the ground moving. Tourism Context: In quieter news, Curaçao’s tourism mix stands out as “balanced” between luxury and economy travel, with premium cabin travel still growing as Latin American demand rises.

Tourism Mix Update: Curaçao is holding steady as one of the Caribbean’s more balanced destinations, with a new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report from Amadeus and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association pointing to a healthy split between luxury and economy travel. Travel Demand Shifts: The report says premium cabin travel now makes up 7.6% of Caribbean arrivals, and while places like Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy, and Bermuda lead the luxury segment, Curaçao stands out for combining both high-end and budget demand. Resilience Angle: Researchers argue that this mix can make destinations more resilient by reducing reliance on just one type of traveler. Regional Drivers: Latin American visitors are increasingly important—Latin America premium demand rose 24% year over year, and South America premium travel surged 117%, with Peru and Argentina showing especially strong gains.

Tourism Mix Update: Curaçao is holding steady as one of the Caribbean’s more balanced destinations, with a new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report from Amadeus and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association pointing to a healthy split between luxury and economy travelers. Travel Demand Signals: Premium cabin travel is still a minority overall—7.6% of Caribbean arrivals—but the report flags fast growth tied to Latin America, with Latin American demand up 24% year over year and South America premium travel surging 117%. Regional Context: While places like Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy, and Bermuda lead the luxury segment, Curaçao stands out for combining both segments—an approach the report says can make destinations more resilient when travel preferences shift.

Tourism Mix Update: Curaçao is holding steady as one of the Caribbean’s more balanced destinations, with a new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report (Amadeus and CHTA) pointing to a healthy split between luxury and economy travel. Travel Demand Snapshot: Premium cabin travel now accounts for 7.6% of Caribbean tourist arrivals, and while places like Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy, and Bermuda lead the luxury segment, Curaçao stands out for blending both high-end and budget demand. Why It Matters: The report argues that this mix can make destinations more resilient by reducing reliance on just one type of visitor. Regional Shift: Latin American travelers are increasingly driving premium tourism—Latin America demand rose 24% year over year, and premium travel from South America jumped 117%, with Peru and Argentina showing especially strong gains.

Tourism Mix Update: Curaçao is holding steady as one of the Caribbean’s more balanced destinations, with a new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report from Amadeus and the CHTA pointing to a healthy blend of luxury and economy arrivals. Travel Demand Shift: The study says premium cabin travel now accounts for 7.6% of Caribbean tourist arrivals, and while places like Anguilla, Saint Barthélemy, and Bermuda lead the luxury segment, Curaçao stands out for combining both high-end and budget demand. Resilience Angle: Researchers argue that this mix can make destinations less vulnerable to swings in one travel type. Regional Drivers: Latin American travelers are increasingly shaping premium demand, with Latin America up 24% year over year and South America premium travel surging 117%, including big jumps from Peru and Argentina.