AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOman Capacity Boost: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority says more than 520,000 seats will be added to Salalah for Dhofar Khareef 2026 (June 21–Sept 21), with Oman Air and SalamAir increasing daily flights to handle rising demand. Hotel Demand Pressure: Oman’s 3–5 star hotels saw guest numbers drop 15.9% by end of April and revenues fall 12.2%, even as domestic tourism held up. Cape Town Mix Shift: Cape Town Tourism reports R24.5bn in direct visitor spend in 2025, with record foreign spend offsetting a domestic slump. Caribbean Health Tourism: Santiago launches a Health Tourism Alliance to link hospitals, universities and tourism partners, aiming to strengthen its position as a Caribbean medical hub. Cruise Business: Puerto Plata will host the PAMAC Cruise Summit 2026 (June 22–26), bringing senior cruise executives and destination reps together. Tech & Travel Disruption: Elora’s paid parking system remains offline after users were redirected to adult sites, with the township citing a “technical issue.” AI Revenue Push: Mize says AI-driven revenue optimization generated $596.2m in incremental profit for 350+ travel companies. Airport Labor Tension: Palma Airport reduced-mobility assistance workers in Spain vote for an indefinite 24-hour strike starting June 17. Tourism Training: Qatar Tourism opens registration for a Tour Guide Training Programme via its Service Excellence Academy. Local Tourism Governance: A new Tourism Leadership Board is formed for Telford and Shropshire to deliver its Destination Master Plan.
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