AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMedical Tourism Boom: South Korea says foreign card spending on medical services jumped 66.5% in July to 213 billion won, with dermatology and plastic surgery still leading but pharmacy spend rising fast. Tourism Compliance Push: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism warns accommodation providers they must be approved and certified before taking tourist bookings, including for camping and night halts. Air Connectivity: Oman’s aviation authority approved Saudi Airlines to add three weekly direct Muscat–Riyadh flights from Oct. 27. Caribbean Flight Growth: Curaçao adds new Aerolíneas Argentinas nonstop service from Buenos Aires, as Argentine arrivals surge 79% year-to-date. Maldives FX Rules: President Muizzu ratified tighter foreign exchange requirements for resorts (40% conversion) while saying USD salaries will continue. Infrastructure for Visitors: Jamaica’s Tourism Enhancement Fund opened a $42.7m “Road to Attractions” upgrade linking Robin’s Bay to Strawberry Fields. Digital Travel Partnerships: Mactan-Cebu International Airport teamed with Trip.com to drive inbound and outbound travel via Cebu. Tourism Tax & GST: Maldives moves to collect GST on services by foreign tour operators and offshore booking platforms.
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