AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCruise Growth: Dominica expects 475,521 passengers across 267 calls in the 2026–27 season, nearly 50,000 more than last year, bringing new business for local operators. Destination Honors: Antigua and Barbuda ranked seventh among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards; Victoria was named the world’s best small city for a fourth consecutive year. Visitor Spending: Manitoba welcomed a record 11.1 million visitors in 2025, who spent C$2.4 billion, while wildfire losses hurt some operators. Market Access: Turkmenistan has introduced e-tourist visas and dropped its mandatory invitation requirement, easing entry for foreign visitors. Hotel Expansion: Hyatt Centric Sapporo has opened with 216 rooms and two restaurants in Hokkaido’s capital. Tourism Policy: Thailand is considering a 1,000-baht fee on departing air passengers, drawing objections from its tourism industry. Regional Outlook: WTTC says Europe’s travel and tourism sector is set to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the wider economy.
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