AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Policy & Demand Boost: The Philippines’ DOT launched “Discover More to Love,” a July–November domestic campaign with 3,000+ discounted travel deals via 70+ partners, aiming to lift travel in the lean season. Regional Cooperation: APEC tourism ministers met in Macao to push digital innovation and stronger connectivity across the Asia-Pacific, with Hong Kong highlighting smart tourism. Middle East Connectivity: Riyadh Air added a Riyadh–Cairo route as its fourth destination, while Wego teamed with Hong Kong Tourism Board to market Hong Kong year-round to MENA travelers. Saudi Summer Push: Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Authority rolled out “Unlock More,” a unified platform for summer offers, and completed its first Grow Tourism Incubator edition for 30 startups. Health & Safety for Visitors: Malaysia earmarked RM5.5m for a Langkawi sea ambulance to speed emergency transfers to the mainland. Destination Resilience: Hawaii’s North Shore gets a 90-day shuttle pilot to help visitors and residents after Kona-low storms and access disruptions. Security Watch: Kenya launched an investigation after an armed attack at Watamu Mall captured on CCTV.
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