AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDestination Demand: Turkey reported record third-quarter tourism revenue of $25.5 billion, while Greece expects five million UK visitors as airlines add 2027 capacity. Thailand, by contrast, faces a possible 20% drop in Chinese arrivals over the final two months of 2026. Aviation: Qantas plans the first nonstop flights between Australia and Cape Town, while Emirates’ first-half after-tax profit fell 66% amid high fuel costs and Gulf disruption. Tourism Policy: The EU adopted its first sustainable tourism strategy, aiming to balance growth with resilience. UK legislation is also advancing plans to let local authorities levy overnight visitor taxes. Adventure Travel: Sri Lanka is hosting about 300 French participants in the Raid Amazones, using the event to showcase the country’s landscapes and culture. Safety: A mid-air collision between tourist helicopters near Everest killed one person and injured others.
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