AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEntry Rules: Kenya now requires foreign visitors staying under 12 months to buy local health insurance; existing travel policies do not count. Qatar is offering free, 30-day tourist visas to Indian, Pakistani and Thai nationals, subject to conditions including hotel bookings through Discover Qatar. Shopping Changes: From Nov. 1, tourists in Japan must pay consumption tax at checkout and claim a refund after customs checks before departure. Travel Outlook: Europe is forecast to remain the world’s leading tourism region through 2036, with visitor spending projected to exceed €1.3 trillion and growth spreading beyond traditional hotspots. New Visitor Offers: Tourism Malaysia and IOI Properties are teaming up on hotel, shopping and leisure packages to encourage transit passengers to stay longer. Uganda Airlines’ new Entebbe–Lagos–Accra service is also set to add travel options between East and West Africa. Regional Push: Western Sydney has launched its first unified destination campaign, backed by the opening of a new international airport and investment in hotels, venues and attractions.
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