AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBorder-Town July Festivities: U.S.-Canada trade tensions are cooling cross-border travel, with reports of sharp drops in Canadian visits to Buffalo-area attractions. World Cup City Boost: Atlanta’s Trap Music Museum says FIFA fans are turning the city’s music scene into a must-see stop. Aviation & Border Tech: Airports and airlines are urging the EU to suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System during peak summer, warning of long biometric queues. US “Birth Tourism” Crackdown: The DOJ says federal prosecutors will prioritize cases tied to “birth tourism” after the Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. Travel Safety Alerts: A Ukrainian drone attack injured two on a Belarus-to-Russia tourist bus; meanwhile, a balloon blast in Uzbekistan sent tourists fleeing after methane-filled balloons hit power lines. Tourism Policy Watch: Spain is preparing new rules for short-term rentals, including possible VAT changes, while Cape Verde ends visa-on-arrival for 96 countries. Regional Tourism Moves: Bahrain doubles down on events-led tourism; Saudi Arabia’s Jazan reports 47% visitor growth in 2025.
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