AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTravel Disruption (Philippines): A mercy flight out of Batanes was postponed due to high winds and rain, leaving about 100 tourists and locals stranded until conditions improve. Tour Safety (Portugal): In Albufeira’s Oura nightlife district, a car ploughed into pedestrians early Tuesday; 12 were injured and police fired shots to stop the driver. Tour Safety (Thailand): Chiang Mai cracked down on illegal tourist transport at Sticky Waterfall, fining 50+ operators and arresting a guide. Tourism Policy (Fiji): Fiji’s new 5% tourism services tax is drawing backlash from travel groups over retroactive costs for already-booked trips. Tourism Funding (UK): Scotland’s Highland Council voted to move ahead with a 12-week consultation on a proposed £5-a-night visitor levy. Visa Shock (US): The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas tied to asylum applications, with details expected soon. Destination Branding (US): Port Washington, Wisconsin, unveiled a new destination brand and website to market its harbor and waterfront. Sustainable Tourism (Curaçao): TUI Care Foundation and Green Phenix expanded a “Destination Zero Waste” program to nearly 100 tourism businesses. Tourism Infrastructure (Kenya): Narok Airport is set to be completed within two months to boost access to the Maasai Mara.
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