AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUAE Travel Boost: Visa-on-arrival has been expanded to six more nationalities (Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa and Kenya), with airlines and routes already in place to drive more spontaneous trips to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. India–Bangladesh Reconnect: India is resuming tourist visas for Bangladeshi nationals after nearly two years, aiming to restart people-to-people travel as ties repair. Regional Air Integration: SADC urged faster progress on the Single African Air Transport Market and AI-enabled, climate-resilient infrastructure to speed regional integration. Tourism Policy & Data: Spain’s Turismo Data Space (LINX) launches to help tourism stakeholders share sector data securely under EU standards. Jamaica Tourism 3.0: Minister Edmund Bartlett unveiled a new “Tourism 3.0” plan focused on keeping more value in Jamaica through local suppliers and broader economic participation. Hospitality Standards: Azerbaijan updated hotel star-rating rules with tighter green requirements. On-the-ground Events: Portugal rolled out “Climate Refuges” for safer stays during extreme weather; Cyprus opened a Protaras roundabout to ease traffic for growing tourism. Infrastructure for Visitors: Mumbai Port Authority announced ₹5,028 crore for port modernisation and waterfront tourism.
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