AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Air Links: Philippines President Marcos backs more direct Siberia–PH flights, saying “the more flights you have, the more people come,” with charter routes already running and Cebu Pacific also eyeing expansion. Overtourism Controls: Venice’s new mayor wants to lift its day-tripper entrance fee to as much as €50, building on the city’s paid-entry scheme aimed at easing pressure on peak dates. City Housing vs Tourism: Malaga is moving ahead with a moratorium targeting tourist flats and sub-4-star hotels, as it updates planning rules amid a housing crunch. Safety & Security: A shooting in New York’s Times Square sent tourists running; a 17-year-old suspect was arrested and at least one person was hospitalized. Tourism Growth by the Numbers: Saudi Arabia reported record 2025 tourism spending of SAR304bn with 123 million visitors, while Egypt said tourism revenue rose nearly 15% to about $14.4bn in the first nine months. Cruise Tourism: Two international cruise ships docked in Swansea, bringing 400 passengers for local tours and Welsh cultural welcomes. Premium Travel: Uzbekistan signed a framework for the Samarkand Express, Central Asia’s first luxury train linking Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
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