AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism Spending Surge: Foreign visitors in South Korea shattered records in May, topping 2 trillion won (about $1.32bn) in credit-card spend, with Chinese tourists driving the biggest jump and shopping leading the gains. Regulation Watch: In the UK, the CMA’s Ryanair probe over holiday pricing rules is expected to widen, with industry figures warning enforcement could also target other travel sellers. Network Updates: Qatar Airways is restoring routes and expanding to more than 160 destinations this summer, including key returns in Europe, Asia-Pacific and US host cities. Travel Safety & Access: British Airways faced backlash after a wheelchair passenger said she was denied boarding because she was travelling alone. Middle East Travel: Australia eased warnings for several Middle East destinations after a US-Iran peace deal, though some areas remain “do not travel.” Tourism Industry Moves: Cuba is courting foreign capital to revive a tourism sector hit hard by sanctions and empty cruise terminals. Family Travel Ideas: A new train service, Campania Express via Rail Europe, adds another way to explore Pompeii, Herculaneum and Sorrento.
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