AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRegional Travel: ECOWAS officials reviewed a digital visa portal that could eventually let visitors from outside West Africa travel across member states on one visa; it is not yet in effect. Rail Connectivity: India approved a weekly 604-kilometre train between Nepal’s Janakpur Dham and Ayodhya, opening a new link between major Ramayana pilgrimage sites. Japan Getaways: Akita is pitching winter food, sake and walks with its famous dogs; overnight stays rose 34.4% year over year in June after an earlier campaign. City Breaks: Bangkok’s month-long Chao Phraya light festival runs through Dec. 13, with organizers forecasting 1.4 million visitors and 8.6 billion baht in spending. Visitor Growth: South Korea welcomed its 20 millionth foreign visitor of 2026, nearing its 23 million target; visitor spending reached $12 billion in the first nine months. Conservation: Meghalaya’s Mawmluh Cave now limits entry to 25 visitors daily to protect its fragile formations. Cuba’s Slump: The island drew just 506,074 visitors by October, or 28.8% of its annual target, according to its tourism minister.
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