AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Growth: Puerto Rico’s visitor economy hit another milestone in 2025, marking a fifth straight year of tourism growth, with hospitality leaders urging sustainable development that protects natural resources and local culture. Air Service: JetBlue is expanding Fort Lauderdale flying with eight new nonstop destinations, including new daily service to Ponce—good news for travelers eyeing the island’s south coast. Food & Drink (San Juan): National Piña Colada Day reignited the long-running debate over the cocktail’s birthplace—Caribe Hilton’s 1954 claim versus Barrachina’s 1963 Old San Juan origin—plus a reminder that you can taste both on a trip. Health Watch: Hawaii health officials reported a travel-related dengue case on Oʻahu and reminded residents and visitors to cut mosquito breeding by eliminating standing water. Environment & Wildlife: The Center for Biological Diversity sued over protections for queen conch, pushing for critical habitat protections that could affect coastal projects. Travel Safety: A reminder from Florida about a deadly scooter crash involving a Tesla—authorities say it was not a police pursuit.
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