AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVietnam Travel Safety: A speedboat capsizing near Phu Quoc killed 15 Indian tourists; a survivor says the boat overturned within minutes, while Vietnamese officials dispute claims of rescue delays and say efforts saved 17 survivors. Tourism Crime & Safety: Maharashtra police detained nine people over an alleged assault, molestation and robbery of a tourist family at Bhavali Dam, after a reported 20-km chase. Tourism Policy & Spending: Sri Lanka targets higher tourist spend by 2030, aiming to lift average spending from about $148 post-COVID. Regional Tourism Growth: Uzbekistan says 6.56 million foreign visitors arrived in Jan–Jun 2026, up 24.9% year-on-year. Travel Disputes: Jeju’s plan to let Chinese tourists drive rental cars is sparking renewed safety backlash and debate over responsibility. Road Safety for Visitors: Dubrovnik launched a summer campaign urging drivers to rest and avoid fatigue, with multilingual materials for foreign motorists. Business Travel Incentives: Uzbekistan will reimburse 50% of VAT for large business events with 100+ foreign participants. UK Visitor Levy Update: Nottingham’s proposed nightly tourist tax is back after delays, with potential annual revenue of £1.7m. Monaco Numbers: Monaco welcomed 6.7m visitors in 2025, with summer peaks and higher spending among overnight guests.
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