AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Outlook: Europe’s travel and tourism sector is forecast to grow 3.1% in 2026, outpacing the wider economy, as WTTC leaders meet in Malta to discuss competitiveness. China’s National Day holiday generated more than 2.1 billion trips, underscoring the scale of domestic travel demand. Tourism Investment: Caribbean leaders are urging countries to step up investment and infrastructure to stay competitive. In Curaçao, industry group CASHA wants major new projects paused until the island’s capacity for water, power, roads and sewage is assessed. Connectivity: WestJet plans to launch its first South American route, Calgary–São Paulo, on December 15, though the initial service is scheduled to run for only about two months. Destination Readiness: Kenya is reassuring visitors after Ebola-related travel concerns while pursuing a target of 5.5 million arrivals. The Maldives is also heading into peak season, with Bank of Maldives expecting foreign-currency inflows to rebound as tourism picks up.
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