AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation & Border Tech: Australia is finally ditching paper arrival cards for digital passenger cards, aiming for smoother entry for incoming travellers. EU Travel Disruption: UK MPs warn the EU’s Entry/Exit system could trigger brutal 12-hour border queues this summer, with safety concerns for families and travellers stuck at ports like Dover. Visa Updates: Japan expanded its tourist eVisa eligibility list (South Africa included) and Kuwait published a 52-country visa-on-arrival list, both designed to simplify short stays. Middle East Connectivity: Gulf carriers are regaining near-normal flight operations after stabilisation, boosting booking confidence for Europe-bound travellers. Tourism & Culture: MONA is planning a MONA Bangkok outpost on the Chao Phraya River, opening in 2029. Travel Safety: Vietnam detained a speedboat captain after 15 Indian tourists died near Phu Quoc; repatriation flights are underway. Travel Deals & Access: Air Canada launched a fast, frequent City Shuttle between downtown Montréal and YUL, cutting peak-time travel by up to 25 minutes. Tourism Business: Accor and IndiGo deepened loyalty ties for seamless end-to-end travel experiences.
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