AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder bottleneck risk: WTTC says Europe’s Entry/Exit System could trigger 3–4 hour Schengen queues, putting up to 41 million arrivals and $45.4bn in tourism spending at risk. Air connectivity: Riyadh Air completed its first domestic commercial flight from Riyadh to Jeddah, while Turkish Airlines and Al Ghazal Travel plan direct Al-Ahsa–Rize–Artvin routes. Cruise momentum: Puerto Rico hit a new record with 1,827,010 cruise passengers through May 2026. Tourism infrastructure: Nepal is building a 4,000-capacity convention center in Itahari, and India’s Matheran Hill Railway suspends monsoon services (Neral–Aman Lodge) until Oct 15. Community vs tourism: Jamaican beach access campaigners head to court to stop further privatisation of key coastlines. Travel safety & services: Emirates is working on Dubai travel insurance; passengers report multi-hour delays at Osh Airport. New experiences: Royal Caribbean welcomed Legend of the Seas to the Icon Class lineup for a July 2026 European debut.
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