AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoVisitor Spending: Foreign visitors spent 8.84 trillion won ($6.57 billion) in Seoul in the first nine months of 2026, up 57.7% year on year, as arrivals hit a record. Shopping led spending, followed by medical and wellness services. Easier Dubai Trips: Dubai has added single- and multiple-entry tourist visa applications to Visit Dubai and launched a loyalty programme for repeat visitors. Asia’s Growth Push: Thailand aims to attract 11 million long-haul visitors in 2027 despite rising costs, while Siam Piwat says Golden Week sales doubled amid efforts to draw high-spending Chinese travellers. New Access: Greenland has opened a new international airport to attract visitors and diversify its economy; flydubai plans to restore direct Dubai–Skopje flights three times weekly from March 2027. Travel Safety: Six Indian tourists stranded by heavy snow near Nepal’s Shey-Phoksundo Lake were rescued. Costs to Watch: Jamaica’s hoteliers report strong winter bookings but warn that rising airfares could deter visitors.
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