AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoTourism Policy Shock: UK mayors are set to get power to impose a “tourist tax” as a percentage levy on accommodation costs, with industry groups warning it could hit high streets and demand consistency. Travel Safety & Risk: UNESCO says there’s close to a 100% chance of a Mediterranean tsunami over the next 30 years, prompting coastal planning around fast evacuation routes and refuge points. Aviation & Infrastructure: Athens airport is reshaping its €1.2bn-plus expansion by scrapping an early contractor involvement tender and moving to phased delivery aimed at 40m passengers a year. Regional Travel Demand: Dubrovnik lands on Travel + Leisure’s best September list as crowds thin but summer weather holds, while Hong Kong mourns former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa. Africa Tourism & Conservation: South Africa offers free national park day access for citizens/residents during SA National Parks Week (with Kruger limited to weekdays), while Okavango Delta bird monitoring highlights ecosystem health pressures. Working Holiday Uncertainty: Australia’s working holiday maker visa uncertainty is already denting bookings across tours, flights and national parks. Tech in Travel: Doha begins driverless robotaxi experiences without safety staff, using the Karwa app for hails.
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