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Caribbean Tourism Pressure Points: Caribbean tourism ministers are flagging “leakage” as a major drag on local economies, with one estimate putting it at about 80% of visitor spending leaving the islands for imports—prompting calls for strategies to keep more money circulating locally. Travel Demand & Selling Summer: Off-peak Caribbean escapes are gaining momentum, and tour operators are pushing summer packages as searches and bookings rise, while airlines add capacity to meet demand. Aviation Reliability Watch: American Airlines says this summer will be its biggest ever, betting on reliability after years of disruptions—good news for Caribbean travellers who rely heavily on U.S. connections. Wealth & Finance Spotlight: Saint Lucia’s STEP conference is drawing 150+ delegates to discuss “Legacy in Transition,” while Nevis Premier Mark Brantley used the platform to argue for resilient wealth structures. Local Business & Cost Relief: Saint Lucia’s fuel-price adjustment for May 11–May 31 keeps several items unchanged but raises 100-lb and bulk LPG, with subsidies cushioning the impact. Regional Policy Moves: OECS is preparing a second call for Blue Economy MSME matching grants, targeting fisheries, marine tourism and waste management value chains.

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