AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Crisis Relief for Tourism: The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) is putting $2 million behind its “Mano Amiga” Incentive Plan, offering up to $10,000 to eligible tourism businesses hit by scheduled water service interruptions, including agritourism, B&Bs, eco-lodges, guest houses, hostels, paradores, restaurants, and nautical operators. FEMA Steps In: FEMA says it’s providing water trailers to Puerto Rico for up to 30 days as rotating 48-hour shutoffs leave more than 180,000 households without water. Hurricane Season Watch: NOAA cut its 2026 Atlantic storm outlook to 7–13 named storms and a 75% chance of below-normal activity, but warns the “below-normal” label still leaves real risk for Caribbean travel planning. Tourism Career Pathways: A San Juan hospitality manager, Robert Hoffecker, launched a new community mentorship initiative with free workshops, mentorship circles, and career guidance for people pursuing tourism and hospitality jobs. Travel Safety Tragedy: Reports say a British teen died after a boat explosion off the Caribbean, with dozens injured—another reminder to vet tour operators and safety practices. Daylight Saving Time Push: A U.S. House vote advances a plan to make daylight saving time permanent, with Massachusetts residents watching closely for what changes (or doesn’t).
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