AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIsrael Tourism Rebound: Israel says it’s gradually and safely reopening borders, cultural sites and major pilgrimage areas for international visitors, with phased protocols and renewed operations at key heritage spots plus beach access. World Cup Travel Pressure: Toronto hotels are bracing for “uneven” June bookings as the city hosts World Cup matches, with demand dampened by pricing and FIFA room cancellations. Beach Rules Hit Holiday Plans: Antalya, Turkey, has introduced a new smoking ban on select beaches, with fines reported around £28. Safety Closures: Greece’s famed Navagio Beach (Zakynthos) will close all summer until Oct. 31 due to landslide risk. New Routes & Tech: Riyadh Air opened bookings for its first flights (Riyadh–London Heathrow on June 10) and Visit Qatar signed MoUs with Fliggy and Huawei to roll out AI travel tools for Chinese visitors. Tourism Growth Watch: Japan’s GCC visitor arrivals surged in 2025, and Zimbabwe reported double-digit Q1 gains in arrivals and receipts. Travel Planning Apps: Plany launched in the UAE, pitching an AI, calendar-first way to plan, collaborate and manage trip expenses.
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