Soufriere Divefest 2026: Dominica will host Soufriere Divesfest 2026 on August 29–30, a long-running diving festival (since 1994) built around eco-tourism in Soufrière, Scotts Head and Gallion, with free/discounted scuba and snorkeling, marine education, food and music, and a spotlight on the Soufrière–Scotts Head Marine Reserve’s volcanic pinnacles, walls, coral reefs and turtles. Tourism & Wellness Push: The Discover Dominica Authority is running the 2026 Tourism Awareness Program under “Wellness by Nature,” with a June 11 panel at Jungle Bay Resort & Spa on how wellness tourism can benefit communities and businesses, plus a wider launch through July. Tourism Leadership & Marketing: DDA has appointed Wendy Lake as Destination Marketing Manager (effective June 1) to drive strategic destination visibility and sustainable visitor growth. Visa Shock for Tourism Investors: Newly elected CHTA president Gregor Nassief says he and his wife were denied U.S. visa renewals, raising fears of wider Caribbean travel and tourism fallout as Washington tightens rules tied to citizenship-by-investment screening. Major Development Update: Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says Dominica’s international airport works and geothermal commissioning are progressing, with earthworks/culverts ~78% complete and runway/taxiway ~60% complete. Animal Rescue Call: St. Nicholas Animal Rescue is seeking volunteers and truck drivers for a June 13–14 “Freedom Flight” to move 140 rescued dogs and cats from Dominica to overseas partners.