AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSafety: A fire at Bangladesh’s Inani Beach resort killed at least 10 people, prompting calls for stronger inspections after the property was flagged as risky. France: Cost-of-living protests turned violent across Paris, Lyon and Marseille; rioters torched Lyon’s tourist office as cleanup began. Investment: Japanese investors have expressed preliminary interest in $1.2 billion for Bangladesh’s tourism and hospitality sectors. Visitor spending: Orange County, Florida, is considering an $800 million tourist-tax package for 13 projects, including arts, heritage and university facilities. Cruise: St. Kitts officials used a Puerto Rico industry conference to pursue new cruise partnerships after the island welcomed more than one million cruise passengers in 2025-26. Destination development: Mayors in Puerto Rico are seeking a public-private partnership to rehabilitate Río Camuy Cave Park, while Cotonou will host the first African Black Travel Summit in 2027. Culture: Baguio’s Cordillera festival is showcasing Indigenous traditions to sustain tourism amid economic pressures and El Niño risks.
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