AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoSouth Korea’s Tourism Surge: The country welcomed 17.11 million foreign visitors through September, up 21.5% year over year, and could exceed its 2025 record this month. Visitor spending rose 47.7% to 15.94 trillion won, with regional airports seeing faster growth than Seoul-area gateways. New Air Link: Belize says a planned Frankfurt–Belize City service will open the country to more European visitors, who have often faced lengthy connecting journeys. Discover Airlines plans twice-weekly flights from December 2027. France Protests: Tourism businesses fear unrest and planned demonstrations could deter foreign visitors, as authorities restrict gatherings around Paris landmarks and tourist areas. Local Tourism: Sylhet hotels and resorts are reporting heavy bookings during the Durga Puja holiday, with businesses expecting at least Tk 50 crore in revenue. Industry Recovery: Tourism-related jobs in downtown Kelowna remain far below pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 4,000 workers compared with 14,500 in January 2020. Reef Risk: Coral bleaching affected reefs across Thailand, prompting authorities to temporarily close 12 marine parks and step up conservation efforts.
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