AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Growth Watch: Brazil logged 5.87 million foreign tourists in the first seven months of 2026, with Spanish arrivals up nearly 20% year-to-date—fueling a big boost for the Northeast. Local Travel Rules: Portugal’s transport regulator is stepping in after ferry delays and cancellations near Lisbon’s Tagus crossings; tourists are warned to plan around service disruptions and a Cais do Sodré Metro closure. Rail Tourism Milestone: Hanoi’s “Five City Gates” train has hit nearly 100,000 passengers in its first year, with limited ticket sales and onboard cultural stops. Beach Volleyball for Visitors: Sri Lanka will let foreign hotel guests join its National Beach Volleyball Championship as an invitational event at Sarakkuwa Beach. Aussie Travel Tax Alert: Fiji’s new 5% levy on major tourism businesses from Sept. 1 has drawn backlash over possible retrospective billing. Safety & Disruption: A flash flood in Italy’s Chiavari turned roads into rivers, with warnings extended as storms move through Europe. Destination Spotlight: Palawan’s World’s Best Island Travel and Trade Expo returns to Cebu this October, aiming to tap Visayas travelers via direct air links.
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