AGP Executive Report

Cruise Tourism: No timeline has been announced for cruises to resume in Haiti, leaving a key visitor channel in limbo. Travel Safety: A recent commentary cites the U.S. State Department’s “Do Not Travel” advisory for Haiti, which warns of kidnapping, crime, unrest and limited health care—serious concerns for anyone planning a visit.

Travel Outlook: Haiti’s tourism recovery remains uncertain: a recent report says there is no timeline for cruises to resume, while a U.S. “Do Not Travel” warning cited in coverage points to serious safety concerns for visitors. Humanitarian Crisis: A recent report says violence has displaced about 1.5 million people in Haiti, underscoring the instability facing communities and the country’s travel sector.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean says there is still no timeline for cruises to return to Labadee, leaving a key part of Haiti’s visitor economy uncertain. Travel Access: US visa restrictions include Haitian nationals, with limited exceptions, complicating travel links with the United States. Safety: A US “Do Not Travel” warning and ongoing violence underscore the serious risks facing visitors. Sports Travel: Haiti will play its November Nations League home match in Kingston, not at home, as insecurity continues to disrupt travel and events.

Travel Access: Haiti remains among the countries covered by the U.S. visa suspension, though six categories of applicants may still qualify for visas. Cruise Tourism: There is still no timeline for cruises to return to Haiti, and Royal Caribbean’s CEO says Labadee’s reopening remains uncertain. Sports Travel: Haiti will play its Nations League “home” match against the United States in Kingston on Nov. 14, with the team’s ongoing domestic upheaval keeping the fixture off home soil.

U.S. Travel Rules: Visa issuance to Haitian nationals is suspended under a U.S. policy that took effect in January. Travelers should check current requirements and any exceptions before making plans. Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean’s CEO says there is still no certainty about when cruises will return to Labadee, leaving a key question hanging for visitors and local businesses. Port-au-Prince Landmark: A recent look at the fire-ravaged Oloffson Hotel underscores how insecurity has damaged one of Haiti’s best-known cultural and tourism sites. The hotel’s future remains unclear.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean says Labadee’s reopening remains uncertain, and there is still no timeline for cruises to return to Haiti. Port-au-Prince Heritage: A recent feature revisits the fire-damaged Oloffson, once one of the capital’s best-known hotels, underscoring the loss of a landmark for visitors. Sports Travel: Haiti will play its November Nations League “home” match against the United States in Kingston, Jamaica, amid ongoing upheaval at home.

Travel Rules: The U.S. has suspended visa issuance to Haitian nationals under restrictions that took effect Jan. 1, 2026—a major hurdle for Haitians planning trips to the United States. Cruise Tourism: There is still no timeline for cruise ships to return to Haiti, and Royal Caribbean’s CEO says the company’s Labadee call remains uncertain. Security and Heritage: Port-au-Prince’s landmark Hotel Oloffson was gutted by fire, while armed groups’ control of much of the capital underscores the security crisis facing visitors and Haiti’s tourism industry.

Haiti on the Road: Haiti will play its “home” leg against the United States at Kingston’s Sabina Park on Nov. 14, with the return match in Cincinnati on Nov. 17. The move reflects the upheaval at home and means fans hoping to see the team will need to travel to Jamaica. Travel Restrictions: The U.S. has suspended visa issuance to Haitian nationals under a policy covering 39 countries, a major hurdle for Haitians planning trips to the United States. Cruise Tourism: There is still no timeline for cruise ships to return to Haiti, and Royal Caribbean’s CEO says a return to Labadee remains uncertain. A Landmark Lost: Port-au-Prince’s storied Hotel Oloffson was gutted by fire in 2025. With much of the capital under gang control, its destruction underscores the steep challenges facing Haiti’s tourism recovery.

Cruise Tourism: There is still no timeline for cruise ships to return to Haiti, and Royal Caribbean says Labadee’s reopening remains uncertain, leaving a major visitor attraction on hold. Travel Access: U.S. visa issuance to Haitian nationals is suspended under new restrictions affecting 39 countries, complicating travel links with the United States. Tourism and Safety: The burned-out Oloffson Hotel in Port-au-Prince is a stark symbol of the damage to Haiti’s visitor infrastructure as gang violence and displacement continue to weigh on recovery.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean has no timetable for returning to Labadee, with calls suspended through June 2027 at the earliest. The company says it will wait until conditions are safe, leaving local businesses and workers without cruise visitors. Haiti’s Heritage: Port-au-Prince’s historic Hotel Oloffson was left burned out after a 2025 fire, amid gang violence that has devastated the capital and its cultural sites. Nature Protection: Haiti’s environment ministry and UNDP are validating a biodiversity financing plan aimed at safeguarding forests, mangroves and reefs that support livelihoods and coastal communities.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean has no timeline for returning to Labadee. Calls remain suspended through June 2027 at the earliest, as ongoing violence keeps safety concerns high and leaves local businesses and workers without cruise visitors. Port-au-Prince Heritage: The burned Hotel Oloffson, once one of Haiti’s best-known landmarks, reflects how insecurity has damaged the capital’s cultural heritage and tourism appeal. Nature & Conservation: Haiti’s environment ministry and UNDP are advancing a biodiversity financing plan focused on forests, mangroves and reefs—natural assets that support communities, fishing and resilience to disasters.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean has no date for returning to Labadee and has suspended calls through June 2027, citing ongoing safety concerns. The company says it continues reduced-pay support for local employees. Travel Safety: A new UN report describes gang violence sustained by links to political and business figures, while Haiti’s December elections have been postponed with no new date set. Natural Heritage: Workshops in Port-au-Prince are reviewing a biodiversity financing plan aimed at protecting Haiti’s forests, mangroves and reefs—ecosystems that also support fishing and local livelihoods.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean has no date for restarting calls at Labadee, citing Haiti’s prolonged violence and safety risks. The suspension runs through June 2027, meaning ships are not expected back before July at the earliest. The pause continues to affect local residents who rely on cruise visits for income.

Cruise Tourism: Royal Caribbean says it has no timetable for returning to Labadee. Port calls remain suspended through June 2027 at the earliest, as violence keeps the destination unsafe. The pause is hurting local livelihoods, though the company says it continues reduced pay for Labadee employees. Travel Safety: A new U.N.-appointed experts’ report warns that fractures in the Viv Ansanm gang alliance could bring renewed violence and displacement, while criminal and political ties are reactivating ahead of elections. Elections and Access: Haiti has indefinitely postponed its Dec. 13 presidential and legislative elections. Gang control, blocked transport routes and operational delays have made nationwide preparations difficult—further signs of the security challenges facing visitors and tourism businesses.

Elections & Security: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council has indefinitely postponed the Dec. 13, 2026 presidential and legislative elections, citing crippling logistics and severe gang violence; voter registration is far behind (769,000 registered out of 11 million), with armed groups blocking transport and leaving some areas without registration centers. Travel & Safety for Visitors: With Port-au-Prince airport unsafe, deportation flights are landing in Cap-Haïtien—an added reminder that travel planning around Haiti’s security situation matters right now. Sports Tourism Pulse: The U.S. will face Haiti in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, with the first leg expected in Port-au-Prince (Nov. 14) and the return in Cincinnati (Nov. 17), while the Dominican Republic has banned Haiti’s national team from using Dominican sports facilities after crowd trouble. Local Governance: Haiti’s interior ministry is drafting new rules to strengthen oversight of private security agencies and travel agencies, aiming to tighten control of security and cross-border flows. Caribbean Spotlight: Royal Caribbean says Labadee returns remain uncertain, with the company still watching conditions in Haiti before resuming visits.

Cruise Travel Update: Royal Caribbean CEO says Labadee return is still uncertain, with ships suspended through June 2027 as the company waits for Haiti conditions to be safe. Sports & Tourism: The U.S. will face Haiti in CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals, with the first leg expected at Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince—good news for fans planning travel. Immigration Pressure on Haitian Communities: A judge ordered ICE to release a Springfield resident, Elisthene Petit Kat, or grant a bond hearing—while separate reports say five Haitians from Springfield were deported after TPS ended, with flights landing in Cap-Haitien due to security risks. Haiti Security Policy: Haiti’s interior ministry says it’s drafting new rules to strengthen oversight of private security, travel agencies, and foundations. Local Travel Safety Reality Check: With Port-au-Prince airport access limited, deportation logistics are shifting—another reminder that travel planning in Haiti depends on fast-changing security.