AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPhilippines Hotel Pipeline: Megaworld is expanding its hospitality portfolio to target nearly 12,000 rooms by 2032, with a new operating structure under Megaworld Global Hotels and Resorts to support growth in key tourism areas like Palawan and Ilocos Norte. Qatar Hospitality Skills: Qatar Tourism and Forbes Travel Guide delivered the second hospitality leadership training session in Doha for 241 participants, aiming to lift service standards across the sector. Air Connectivity Boost: United Airlines plans 43 summer routes from Newark to Europe, adding eight new services and using the A321XLR on multiple destinations. Island Travel Bookings: Island Bookings BV launched an affiliate program to let travel publishers and agencies sell island ferry and island-hopping inventory with live availability. Inclusive Tourism Push: Saudi Arabia’s tourism authorities say accessibility must cover the full visitor experience, from signage and beach access to services, not just ramps. Croatia Spending Signal: Dubrovnik-Neretva is seeing slightly fewer arrivals but 7–8% higher spending, with officials betting on higher-value September and October visitors. Disaster Response: China’s Xizang mudslide led to evacuations of 555 tourists and resettlement of affected residents, with no stranded tourists reported. Safety & Trust: A Romania resort incident saw two tourists pull an explosive drone from the sea before bomb disposal detonated it. US-Canada Trade Fallout: New York’s hotel industry is warning of tourism hit as Canadian visitation and spending fell sharply amid escalating tariffs.
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