AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Visa Crackdown Push: Sweden and 10 other Schengen countries are urging the European Commission to tighten Russian tourist visa rules, citing 477,878 Schengen tourist visas issued to Russians in 2025 and arguing “visa shopping” is undermining EU unity during the war in Ukraine. Cambodia Tourism Bid: The first delegation of Russian tour operators has arrived in Siem Reap for a familiarisation trip aimed at attracting higher-value Russian visitors. Amsterdam Anti-Overtourism Plan: Amsterdam’s coalition proposes raising the tourist tax from 12% toward 20% by 2030, alongside cruise port closures and city-centre business buyouts. Spain Summer Price Cuts: Spain’s tourism sector is lowering prices as bookings stall, with industry sources warning discounts may be used to recover losses. Safety & Travel Incidents: A small plane crash in Tenerife hit a road near a golf resort; in Manali, a viral video sparked outrage after a foreign tourist was accused of inappropriate touching. Asia Travel Growth: Delhi Airport says transfer passengers hit 27% of traffic in May, reinforcing its role as a major transit hub.
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