AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAviation Pressure Hits Travel Planning: Jet-fuel costs are forcing airlines to cut and cancel more flights, with UK airport cancellations jumping about 150% week-to-week in May, just as summer schedules get trimmed. Fuel Relief, Selective Stability: SriLankan Airlines says it will keep all current international routes, backed by a fuel-on-credit deal and a Treasury grant—while other carriers worldwide warn they may have to suspend services. Visa Rules Tighten in Thailand: Thailand plans to halve visa-free stays for 93 countries from 60 to 30 days, citing concerns about nominee-linked illegal business activity. Tourism Capacity Watch: Croatia’s PM Andrej Plenković says the country may be nearing its tourism growth limits and urges “smart pricing” as rivals undercut prices. Infrastructure Push: Croatia also renews its priority to complete the full motorway connection to Dubrovnik. Regional Momentum: Malaysia reported a record 10.6M international visitors in Q1 2026, and Africa’s Travel Indaba opened in Durban with Ramaphosa calling for more visa and travel integration across the continent. Cost Shock at the Border: Australia’s budget raises the overseas exit fee to $80, drawing fresh backlash from tourism groups.
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