AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHoliday Travel: The Philippines is preparing for a busy Undas weekend, with more than a million passengers passing through the main bus terminal and agencies inspecting transport hubs and issuing extra bus permits. Cruise and Ferry Links: Penang is proposing upgrades to attract more cruise calls and spread visitor spending to local businesses. Tasmania’s new Spirit IV and V have begun passenger sailings, adding capacity across Bass Strait. Entry Rules and Costs: Bhutan has extended its US$100 nightly tourist fee through 2029. New Zealand has broadened business-visitor activities, while the US suspension of a visa-waiver program has prompted Hong Kong Airlines to pause Hong Kong–Saipan flights from November 1 to December 30. Air Connections: S7 Airlines has launched twice-weekly flights from Novosibirsk to the Maldives ahead of winter’s peak season. Visitor Safety: A rockfall at Türkiye’s Cappadocia tourist site killed at least two people and injured others, renewing attention to hazards at popular attractions. Tourism Growth: Ho Chi Minh City reported a 34.5% rise in international visitors and a 43.4% jump in tourism revenue in the first nine months of 2026.
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