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A new Blue Plaque will be unveiled later this month to honour Amelia Le Pelley, the first woman to practise medicine in Guernsey.

The Committee for Economic Development has agreed to provide a £75,000 grant to Islands Unlimited, with the aim of supporting inter-island travel this summer season.

From May to autumn, visitors and locals alike can enjoy a varied calendar of festivals, open-air concerts, cultural celebrations and outdoor activities across the islands of Guernsey.

As of 23 April 2026, the Islands of Guernsey will implement a mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for non-visa-required nationals travelling directly from outside the Common Travel Area.

On and after 23rd April 2026 an Electronic Travel Authorisation will become a requirement for non-visa nationals travelling from outside the Common Travel Area direct to the Bailiwick of Guernsey.

The awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the industry.

Hotel de Havelet has been named Winner of the Brand Ambassador Award at the recent Best Western Annual Members Conference (AMC) 2026.  

In 2026, Guernsey will inaugurate The Big Eat Guernsey, a new major culinary festival designed to celebrate the gastronomic richness of the archipelago and strengthen its tourist appeal outside the high season.

Brittany Ferries has concluded an agreement with Islands Unlimited to market the local company’s sailings, a move expected to boost passenger numbers and support inter-island tourism in 2026.

In 2026, Guernsey continues its evolution as an island destination with character, unveiling a series of new features that enrich the visitor experience.

The Tourism Management Board (TMB) has awarded grants totalling £123,000 to help fund a variety of local events and activities for 2026.

The Guernsey Institute, is offering a six-week course in beginner’s French for local professionals working in customer-facing roles.