AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBorder Delays: UK travellers face passport control queues up to five hours at EU airports after the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout, with Rome’s wait times reportedly near tripling and multiple airports flagged. Tourism Marketing: Hong Kong Tourism Board launches “Only in Hong Kong” to sell experiences visitors can “feel,” from neighbourhood moments to tram rides and hidden beaches. Transport & Access: India’s IRCTC names Rahul Himalian as additional Chairman and Managing Director after Sanjay Kumar Jain’s resignation; Egypt begins a Saqqara upgrade project to improve roads and visitor services. New Routes: Riyadh Air launches direct Riyadh–Madrid service and signs an Air Europa connectivity deal; a cross-border tourist train trial links Russia’s Vladivostok with China’s Suifenhe. Safety & Regulation: Varenna, Italy, introduces fines for shirtless strolling and swimwear outside beaches; Laos charges a distillery owner over 2024 tourist alcohol deaths. Destination Updates: Cyprus tourist arrivals dip 1.7% in June; Nepal’s Bardiya sees fewer visitors amid protests and regional tensions; Chitwan’s arrivals rise but revenue lags. Travel Trends: Research highlights a shift toward “wildlife holidays” and a new “big five” demand pattern.
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