AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAirline Safety: Spring Airlines is the first mainland Chinese carrier to earn AirlineRatings’ Seven Star PLUS rating, following an independent cabin-safety audit. Digital Travel: Mastercard and Bahrain’s INFINIOS renewed their partnership to expand virtual-card payments between travel agencies and suppliers across the Middle East and North Africa. Indian visitors can also use UPI to book select attractions at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa. Tourism Investment: The Philippines’ BCDA signed three leases for leisure, dining and family attractions in Clark and Camp John Hay, securing at least 85 million pesos in investment commitments. Cruise Growth: APT Travel Group heads toward its 2027 centenary with an expanded river fleet, including new ships in Europe and on the Nile. Destination Access: Papua New Guinea’s Heli Niugini is exploring scenic flights and tourism charters to connect visitors with remote attractions. Travel Rules: A new U.S. health declaration takes effect for international air passengers and crew, covering recent travel through the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Market Outlook: Cyprus tourism revenue fell 6.2% in the first eight months of 2026, while Greece recorded a 9.4% rise.
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