AGP Executive Report

Tourism Training Boost: 169 tourism service providers from La Guaira and Miranda finished MINTUR/INATUR training in Chichiriviche de la Costa, Chuspa, and Guayabal, focusing on visitor care, English, sustainable tourism, and seismic risk prevention. Family Vacation Fun: Ocumare del Tuy hosted a Venezuela Ríe 2026 cultural day for more than 100 kids with art stations, face painting, dance, and the play “Coco.” Science Vacation Plan Momentum: Over 720 children and young people wrapped up Science and Technology Vacation Plan 2026 across Zulia, Carabobo, Portuguesa, Apure, Anzoátegui, Miranda, and Monagas, with lab visits, robotics, aquatic modules, and risk-management training. Beach Sports Spotlight: Vinotinto U20 Beach Soccer earned a historic South American podium, finishing third after a 4-3 win over Colombia in Lima. Regional Travel Connections: The Netherlands’ Kingdom relations push could position Curaçao and Aruba as European gateways to Venezuela and northern South America, with reconstruction needs also in view. Sports Win Abroad: Venezuelan Eduardo Garay captured the ITF BT100 Beach Tennis title in Cascavel, Brazil, alongside Matheus Yuji. Immigration Pressure in the US: A Venezuelan asylum seeker, Jhon Perez Romero, was detained by ICE in Philadelphia after a routine check-in, fearing torture or death if deported.

Science & Tech Tourism: Venezuela’s 2026 Science and Technology Vacation Plan drew 720+ young participants across Zulia, Carabobo, Portuguesa, Apure, Anzoátegui, Miranda and Monagas, with hands-on labs, robotics, aquatic modules and seismology visits. Beach Sports Milestone: Vinotinto U20 Beach Soccer made history by finishing third in South America after a 4-3 win over Colombia in Lima—its first podium in the competition’s history. Caribbean Gateway Talk: Dutch officials say improving Venezuela–Netherlands ties could boost Curaçao and Aruba as logistics and reconstruction hubs for European access to northern South America, with investment climate still key. New Regional Air Link: Curaçao is set to get its first-ever Aerolíneas Argentinas flights from Buenos Aires starting Jan. 2, 2027—another boost for South American travel demand. Sports Culture Moment: Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina’s national team, a reminder of how big football moments keep shaping regional fan travel.

U.S.-Venezuela Energy Deal: The WSJ reports the U.S. plans a 35% passive stake in Venezuelan oil venture North American Blue Energy Partners tied to Alejandro Betancourt, plus preferential rights to buy 20% of production—another sign of tighter U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector. Caribbean Travel Links: Curaçao is set to launch its first-ever flights from Aerolíneas Argentinas, starting Jan. 2, 2027 (four weekly trips; two nonstop), a boost for South American visitors—especially Argentines—who have been driving record growth. Reconstruction & Tourism Diversification: After major earthquakes hit Venezuela and Colombia, Aruba and Curaçao are being positioned as reconstruction and trade hubs, aiming to reduce reliance on tourism. ABC Route for Food Exports: Venezuela’s poultry industry is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, betting on proximity and nearby demand. Sports & Youth Tourism Angle: Venezuela will compete in the U-17 Beach Wrestling World Championship in Baku as part of prep for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.

Venezuela–Caribbean Trade & Tourism: Venezuela’s poultry industry is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, with Fenavi proposing a frequent ferry-style connection and a new export council as producers look for nearby markets. Sports Tourism: Venezuela will compete this Friday and Saturday in the U-17 Beach Wrestling World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan, aiming to rack up World Wrestling Union points and prepare athletes for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Reconstruction & Regional Connectivity: Curaçao and Aruba are being eyed as reconstruction and trade hubs after Venezuela and Colombia’s earthquakes, with officials highlighting the islands’ strategic location and tourism-driven need for economic diversification. Hotel & Brand Partnerships: Marca País and Hotel Pestana Caracas have signed an alliance to spotlight Venezuela’s visual and culinary richness. Travel Safety Context: Two months after Venezuela’s earthquakes, La Guaira is reported to be getting back to work, signaling gradual restoration for visitors.

Venezuela–Caribbean trade & tourism links: Venezuela’s poultry industry is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, with Fenavi proposing a frequent ferry-style connection and an initial target of about two million kilograms per month. Reconstruction logistics after earthquakes: Curaçao and Aruba are being eyed as reconstruction and trade hubs for Venezuela and Colombia after major quakes, with officials saying the islands’ tourism dependence makes diversification urgent. Sports tourism spotlight: Venezuela will compete this Friday and Saturday in the U-17 Beach Wrestling World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Travel-adjacent culture: A Venezuela–Türkiye tourism cooperation push is also in the mix, alongside a broader regional focus on rebuilding and new visitor routes.

Earthquake recovery logistics: Curaçao and Aruba are being eyed as reconstruction and trade hubs for Venezuela and Colombia after deadly quakes, with officials pitching the islands as a strategic “junction” between Europe and northern South America. Trade & tourism ties: Venezuela’s poultry sector is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, banking on proximity and the islands’ food import needs. Sports with a travel angle: Venezuela will send its U-17 beach wrestling team to the World Beach Wrestling Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan, as preparation for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Culture & cuisine spotlight: A new Druze-run steakhouse, Amber, is opening in the Golan Heights near Lake Ram, aiming to draw travelers back to Druze villages after years of conflict-hit tourism. Regional cooperation: Barbados and Venezuela continue deepening cooperation, including tourism-focused meetings and a joint declaration.

Venezuela–Caribbean Trade Push: Venezuela’s poultry sector is urging a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, betting on proximity and even tourism-linked demand. Sports & Youth Tourism: Venezuela will compete this Friday and Saturday in the U-17 World Beach Wrestling Championship in Baku, a key step toward the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Tourism Partnerships: Marca País and Hotel Pestana Caracas signed an alliance to spotlight Venezuela’s visual and culinary richness. Reconstruction Watch: Two months after Venezuela’s earthquakes, La Guaira is back to work as recovery efforts continue. Regional Cooperation: Venezuela and Barbados agreed to deepen cooperation across energy, agriculture, fisheries, education, culture, and tourism after high-level talks in Caracas. Tourism Diplomacy: Venezuela and Türkiye also strengthened cooperation in tourism, adding another route for visitor and cultural exchange.

Sports & Youth Tourism: Venezuela’s U-17 beach wrestling team heads to Baku, Azerbaijan this Friday and Saturday, aiming to rack up World Wrestling Union points ahead of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. Trade & Island Getaways: Venezuela’s poultry sector is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs—an idea that also leans on the islands’ tourism demand and proximity. Bilateral Travel & Culture: Barbados and Venezuela signed a joint declaration after talks in Caracas, with cooperation spanning energy, agriculture, fisheries, education, culture and tourism. Reconstruction Watch: Two months after Venezuela’s earthquakes, La Guaira is back to work as reconstruction efforts continue. Regional Mobility: Venezuela’s acting president met Barbados PM Mia Mottley to review a cooperation agenda, including transportation links that could matter for future visitor travel. Human Stories: A Venezuelan asylum-seeker in the U.S. described detention after ICE stopped her while boarding a plane, highlighting how travel plans can be derailed by enforcement.

Sports & Youth Development: Venezuela will send a U-17 beach wrestling team to the World Beach Wrestling Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan, as part of preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, aiming to rack up UWW ranking points and secure better draws. Trade & Regional Travel Links: Venezuela’s poultry sector is pushing for a regular maritime route to Curaçao, Aruba, and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, with tourism and short sailing distance cited as advantages. Disaster & Tourism Safety Context: After Nepal’s flash floods and mudslides tied to a glacial collapse, relief groups report hundreds dead and hundreds of tourists missing—an important reminder for travelers about rapidly changing conditions in mountain regions. Bilateral Cooperation (Tourism Angle): Barbados and Venezuela agreed to deepen cooperation including energy, agriculture, fisheries, education, culture, and tourism following high-level talks in Caracas. People on the Move: A Venezuelan asylum-seeker in the U.S. describes detention after being stopped while boarding a plane, highlighting how enforcement can disrupt travel plans even for people who believe they’re eligible to stay.

Maritime Trade & Tourism Links: Venezuela’s poultry sector is pushing for a regular ferry-style route to Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire to export chicken and eggs, with producers eyeing tourism-linked demand and unused capacity. Regional Cooperation (Barbados–Venezuela): Prime Minister Mia Mottley met Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas, agreeing on a joint declaration covering energy, food security, education, culture and tourism, plus plans for technical cooperation and stronger transport links. Domestic Tourism Push: Tourism Minister Daniella Cabello met state tourism chambers to advance Venezuela as a multi-destination, stressing region-by-region identities and follow-up “working tables” with public-private partners. Post-Quake Recovery: Two months after Venezuela’s earthquakes, La Guaira is back to work and a field hospital effort with Barbados reports thousands of patients treated, signaling ongoing rebuilding that affects travel access and services. Disaster Relief Spotlight (Nepal): GEM deployed to Nepal after Himalayan flash floods and mudslides, with hundreds missing and foreign trekking tourists among those affected—useful context for travelers watching regional safety.

Venezuela Tourism & Regional Ties: Tourism Minister Daniella Cabello met with state tourism chambers to push Venezuela as a “multi-destination,” stressing regional identities (coasts, mountains, jungles, cities, cuisine) and follow-up working tables with public-private partners. Barbados–Venezuela Cooperation: Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived in Caracas for talks with Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with both sides signing a joint declaration to deepen cooperation in energy, food security, education, culture, tourism, and transport—plus technical training and a plan to expand hydrocarbons and oil-derivatives trade. Earthquake Recovery Watch: Two months after Venezuela’s La Guaira earthquakes, the region is trying to restart—tourism is still largely stalled, but local businesses are reopening in makeshift ways as reconstruction continues. Visa/Travel Policy Shock (for travelers): The U.S. is preparing a major visa revocation move targeting B1/B2 visitors who later applied for asylum, potentially affecting up to 200,000 people—an important heads-up for anyone planning trips or changing plans on arrival.

Venezuela–Barbados diplomacy with a travel angle: Prime Minister Mia Mottley met Acting President Delcy Rodríguez in Caracas to deepen cooperation on energy, food security, education, culture, tourism, and transport, including training and a planned maritime cargo route—plus a Barbadian field hospital in Guarenas that has treated 2,700+ patients since the June quakes. Tourism push at home: Venezuela’s Tourism Minister Daniella Cabello held talks with state tourism chambers to build a multi-destination strategy, turning each region’s coasts, mountains, jungles, cities, and cuisine into concrete visitor experiences. Earthquake recovery still shaping travel: Two months after the June 24 twin earthquakes, La Guaira’s economy and tourism remain battered; local businesses are reopening in makeshift ways, while volunteer rescuers like Domingo Pacheco keep searching through rubble. Visa uncertainty for travelers: The U.S. is preparing a major crackdown that could revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas for people who later sought asylum—an issue that could affect Venezuelans and other regional visitors planning trips.

Venezuela–Barbados tourism push: Prime Minister Mia Mottley arrived in Caracas for talks with acting President Delcy Rodríguez, with both sides signing and ratifying a joint declaration focused on energy, food security, education, culture, and tourism—including plans for a first binational tourism meeting in 2027 and stronger visitor flows. Earthquake recovery with a travel impact: Two months after the June 24 quakes, La Guaira is still rebuilding; reports highlight La Guaira businesses reopening slowly and ongoing humanitarian work as tourism remains largely stalled. Tourism industry coordination: Venezuela’s Tourism Minister Daniella Cabello met with state tourism chambers to advance Venezuela as a multi-destination, promising follow-up working tables to turn regional potential into visitor experiences. Health infrastructure for visitors and locals: Barbados’ field hospital in Guarenas has treated 2,700+ patients, with a mobile center now operating with beds and binational medical teams. Regional connectivity: Venezuela and Barbados also agreed on maritime cargo and transport arrangements, supporting smoother movement of goods that can help tourism supply chains.

Tourism Policy Push: Minister Daniella Cabello met with tourism chambers nationwide to build Venezuela as a true multi-destination, stressing regional identities (coasts, mountains, jungles, cities, cuisine) and follow-up “working tables” to turn ideas into visitor experiences. Caribbean Cooperation for Travelers: Venezuela and Barbados signed and ratified a joint declaration to deepen ties, with tourism highlighted alongside energy, agriculture, education, culture, and new air/maritime connectivity steps—plus a first binational tourism meeting planned for 2027. Earthquake Recovery, On the Ground: Two months after the June 24 earthquakes, La Guaira is restarting slowly; tourism remains largely halted while volunteer rescuers keep working, and official figures cite 335 homes delivered and tens of thousands of structures inspected nationwide. Tourism Branding Partnership: Marca País teamed with Hotel Pestana Caracas to showcase Venezuela’s visual and culinary richness, including a 2026–2027 gallery project and a Movilnet photo exhibition. Regional Tourism Outreach: Cabello also met Türkiye-Venezuela Business Council leaders to boost tourist flow, foreign investment, and business links, with an invitation for a future working visit to present Venezuela to the Turkish market. Visa Shock for Travelers (US): The Trump administration is preparing a major revocation of B1/B2 business and tourist visas for people who sought asylum, potentially affecting up to 200,000—an important heads-up for anyone planning travel to the US.

Earthquake recovery in La Guaira: Two months after the June 24 twin quakes, volunteer rescuer Domingo Pacheco says the search for victims is still ongoing, with the work continuing despite exhaustion and emotional strain. Humanitarian health boost: Barbados and Venezuela say a Barbadian field hospital in Guarenas has treated over 2,700 patients, with a type 2 mobile center now operating with 30 beds and binational medical teams. Bilateral cooperation (tourism included): Acting President Delcy Rodríguez and Barbados PM Mia Mottley signed and ratified a joint declaration covering energy, food security, education/culture, maritime and air connectivity—and a push to increase tourism flows, including a first binational tourism meeting in 2027. Tourism partnerships: Venezuela’s tourism ministry met Türkiye’s business council to promote visitor growth and investment, with an invitation for a future Turkish working visit to pitch Venezuela as a destination. Branding push: Marca País and Hotel Pestana Caracas teamed up to showcase Venezuela’s visual and culinary richness via a 2026–2027 gallery project and Movilnet photo exhibition. Sports tourism moment: Venezuela beat Argentina 3-0 in South American U-20 beach soccer in Lima, staying undefeated and setting up a key group finale vs Colombia.

Venezuela’s quake recovery and tourism access: After the June 24 earthquakes, Venezuela’s acting leadership reopened La Guaira businesses and delivered credits, while a new report says the armed forces’ loyalty is also being maintained through deep economic involvement—spanning banking, oil, mining, manufacturing, and even tourism-linked activities. Tourism and culture in Venezuela: Miranda’s Carrizal municipality hosted “El Frabulloso Día,” a dance-theater play for 250+ children under the Miranda Ríe 2026 Community Vacation Plan, boosting access to arts in the Altos Mirandinos. Regional travel context: Venezuela ranks among the world’s quieter destinations in a new noise ranking (with Bhutan #1), and Aeropostal reactivated the Maracaibo–Margarita Island commercial route—good news for domestic island hopping. Broader travel watch: The U.S. deportation flight to Liberia included Venezuelans, and multiple travel agencies abroad have shut down—reminders to double-check bookings and documents before you go.