AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoChina’s Holiday Boom: National Day travel ended with an expected 24.15 million rail trips on Wednesday, as cultural experiences and longer journeys drew strong demand. Tourist Taxes: A €1-per-night levy has been proposed in the Canary Islands to fund family services; it is not approved. Japan’s Hakone plans a 350-yen nightly tax from 2028, pending national approval. Africa’s Digital Push: Tourism officials at Kenya’s travel expo urged destinations to adopt AI and digital tools, while Kenya aims to attract 5.5 million international visitors a year by 2028. Caribbean Leadership: Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism minister Charles Fernandez was elected chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. Visitor Growth: The Dominican Republic welcomed 9.24 million visitors through September, up 7.5% year on year; Mongolia has already surpassed its 2025 international arrivals total. Europe Outlook: WTTC forecasts travel and tourism growth of 3.1% in Europe in 2026, ahead of the wider economy. Airline Expansion: Alaska Airlines is working on a new Asian destination from Seattle as it targets at least 15 international destinations from the hub by 2030.
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