AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoVisa Push: Sri Lanka is rolling out a free 30-day tourist ETA for travelers from 40 selected countries via its online system, but the ETA is still required before arrival—an attempt to make short breaks easier without scrapping controls. City-to-City Deals: Manila and Moscow signed a new cooperation program (2026–2028) covering tourism, culture, education and transport links, with an invitation for Russian visitors and investors. Safety & Disruption: Kruger National Park is on high alert after two tourists were found dead, prompting extra rangers and a murder-and-hijacking probe; meanwhile, a Carlingford Lough ferry suspension for 2026 threatens cross-border visitor flows. On-the-ground Tourism Management: In Yemen’s Al Hodeidah, officials are coordinating security and services for Eid al-Adha arrivals, including beach and checkpoint readiness. Travel Tech & Culture: Kenya’s remittance licensing is still slowing money flows, while Beijing opened its first writers’ village in Mentougou to blend literature with tourism.
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