AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLuxury & Expansion: Hyatt says it’s stacking growth in the Americas, led by Park Hyatt openings in Mexico (Cabo del Sol already open; Riviera Maya and Mexico City Polanco next) plus new Unbound Collection additions. Air Connectivity: Quito adds direct Air Canada flights to North America, while Croatia’s Zagreb sees early gains from a new China route; Nepal also records a September rise in arrivals and Himalaya Airlines launches Kathmandu–Hangzhou direct service. Policy & Taxes: Maldives rolls out MGIS for guest data, but also starts GST on offshore booking platforms and foreign tour operators—sparking pushback from travel agents; UK destinations face renewed debate over overnight visitor levies, with Scarborough/Whitby warned it could hurt businesses. Hotels & Distribution: Choice expands upscale with new Cambria and Ascend openings; travel agents press hotels for equal pricing, better content and sustainability info. Cruise & Onboard: Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas gets a fresh review; St Vincent and the Grenadines expects more cruise calls. Safety & Disruption: A medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island kills two; Lake Constance ferry services pause due to low water levels.
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