AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise & Ports: Malaysia’s Labuan Port Authority is backing Megah Port Management to move beyond cargo and court international cruise liners, aiming to upgrade facilities and turn Labuan into a cruise homeport that could boost tourism, retail and transport. Tourism Infrastructure: Uganda’s Arua Airport upgrade just got major African Development Bank funding, with plans for a longer runway, new terminal capacity and cargo facilities to strengthen regional connectivity. Travel Safety & Disruption: New York temporarily suspended Central Park horse-drawn carriage rides after an 18-year-old tourist died in a runaway carriage crash, with investigations and safety reviews underway. Border Delays: IATA warns EU digital border rules could mean up to six-hour passport-control waits for Britons during peak summer, risking lost arrivals and spending. Sustainable Island Travel: The Maldives plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats to modernize island-to-island transfers and cut emissions. Tourism Growth Numbers: Saudi Arabia reported a record 123 million tourists in 2025 and SR304 billion ($81B) in tourism spending, driven by Vision 2030. Local Tourism Spotlight: Berkeley County, South Carolina, is opening a new waterfront park and beach at Lake Moultrie to expand outdoor, sports and wellness tourism.
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