AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAir Connectivity & Growth: Quito is adding new direct Air Canada flights to boost North American access to Ecuador’s capital, while Croatia’s Zagreb sees early gains after a new Beijing–Bucharest–Zagreb route. New Routes & Airlines: Himalaya Airlines launched direct Kathmandu–Hangzhou service, and British Airways will add 3,000 seats as Antigua flights extend into April 2027. Cruise Demand: St. Vincent and the Grenadines expects cruise calls to jump from about 250 to 350+ this season, with upgrades aimed at improving first impressions in Kingstown. Tourism Policy Pressure: North Yorkshire’s proposed overnight visitor levy is drawing warnings it could hurt businesses, and Travel Industry Coalition members are pushing EU rules for voluntary biometric journeys. Recovery Watch: Jamaica’s tourism recovery remains stalled nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa, with insurance delays and deductibles draining operators’ cash. Tech & Visitor Experience: Lorca launched VISITLORCA, a multilingual platform with AI itinerary planning and digital ticketing. Corporate Travel Shift: Business travel spending is rising, but companies are favoring smaller, targeted micro-summits and offsites over big conventions.
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