AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRum Industry & Tourism: Distillerie Bonne Mère (Guadeloupe) just took Champion International Distiller at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Australian International Spirits Awards, underlining how far local rum quality is traveling. Local Industry Safety: A boiler explosion at Montebello Distillery in Guadeloupe killed one worker and left others critically injured; the prosecutor’s office has opened workplace manslaughter and involuntary injury charges while investigators look at what triggered the blast. Caribbean Climate Watch: The late wet season is forecast to bring intense heat, patchy hurricane activity, and uneven rainfall, with a risk of flooding and flash floods across the Eastern Caribbean. Hospitality & Consumer Trends: Hyatt says it’s doubling down on all-inclusives, citing strong repeat demand across Latin America and the Caribbean—good news for regional tourism operators watching visitor spending patterns. Spirits & Business in France: Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits reports a France sales rebound in Q2, supported by brand momentum and a rum distribution deal.
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