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UPDATE: JAMAICA
Estimates of the damage from Hurricane Melissa, a brutal Category 5 storm that battered Jamaica and other nearby islands in the Caribbean last week, continue to rise. Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness says Hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP.
More than 180 shelters remain open, with 2,487 people still living in them more than a week after the storm made landfall. As of yesterday, Nov. 6th, some 27 communities are still cut off due to landslides and flooding. The death toll stands at 75 — at least 32 people in Jamaica died and another 43 in nearby Haiti, where 13 others remain missing.
Despite the damage, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett is targeting Dec. 15th to have the island’s critical tourism industry be fully operational. TMI details the relief efforts underway, and how international communities are assisting, on page 1.
CRUISE
PortMiami – the Cruise Capital of the Word – will welcome 10 new cruise ships for the 2025—2026 season. Page 2.
The Port of Seattle – where the cruise season ended on Oct. 21 – reports record passenger numbers and significant gains in its sustainability efforts. Page 2.
CRUISE RETAIL
Harding+ and Pandora launch bespoke engraving machines at sea. Page 2.
Starboard unveils immersive retail program onboard Star Princess. Page 3.
CANADA
Canadians stay home and drive tourism to record heights this summer, reports Destination Canada, but cross-border travel continues to suffer. Page 4.
U.S. AVIATION
Government shutdown leads to flight reductions. Page 4.
LAWA names Tabet Deputy Executive Director of Commercial Development.
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Paradies Lagardère spotlights local dining with opening of MOAB Brewery in Salt Lake City International Airport. Page 4.
SUPPLYSIDE/COMPANY NEWS
Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail launches TR exclusive The Glenlivet Cask Masters Collection range. Page 5.
Highland Park partners with Michelin-starred chef on GTR-exclusive 17 YO Single Malt. Page 5.
Mozart Chocolate Liqueurs launches with Avolta in key South American airports. Page 6.
Estèe Lauder 1Q earnings beat analyst estimates; deliver improvements in fragrances and travel retail. Page 5.
Coty sales slip in1Q 26 but company sees some improvement ahead. Page 6.
