AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAviation Accountability: Thai Airways fired CEO Chai Eamsiril after Bangkok flooding triggered major flight delays and a Suvarnabhumi baggage backlog, with the tourism minister urging leadership to resign if service can’t be fixed. Cruise & Weather Disruption: Virgin Voyages rerouted Brilliant Lady to swap Ensenada for calmer conditions after Hurricane Rachel left dangerous residual swells; meanwhile, a separate report highlights a mother accused of leaving four children alone during a Carnival cruise. Air Connectivity Moves: Iraq approved a US waiver for Iranian airlines to run up to 40 daily flights to Najaf (excluding Mahan Air), while Caribbean Airlines added Tobago–Toronto nonstop service and resumed Trinidad–Caracas flights. Tourism Growth vs Sustainability: Curaçao’s tourism board and CHATA warned the island can’t keep expanding at the current pace and should target higher-value, more responsible visitors. Hospitality & Travel Ops: Hotel Dive flagged Nobu’s Puerto Rico expansion and Choice’s Harvest Hosts acquisition, while a travel guide warned damaged passports can still get travelers denied boarding. Regional Tourism Promotion: St Eustatius doubled down on Canada with a virtual trade show push, and Curaçao hosted European travel agents for hotel and tour operator meetings.
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