AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWildfire Evacuations: France ordered the evacuation of 4,000 people from Atlantic tourist sites near Lacanau as wildfires worsen, with evacuations across south-western France now topping 260,000; Spain is also dealing with major fire impacts near Madrid. Earthquake Disruption: A 7.1 quake hit Japan’s Kumamoto region, knocking out power, suspending train services (including bullet trains), and sending more than 150,000 people to evacuation centres. Travel Tech & Payments: Flyfi launched in Dubai as a privacy-first, crypto-first hotel booking site, aiming to let travellers book without accounts or extra personal data. Airport/Border Pressure: Ryanair warned passengers not to rely on flights waiting for EU Entry/Exit System queues, urging extra airport time. Tourism Growth & Promotion: China’s inbound tourism is gaining momentum with 22.91m visits in H1 (+20.4%); Busan is rewarding returning FITs with Busan Pay credits via its Revisit Pass promotion. Safety & Operations: Bournemouth Airport warned of a road closure causing delays July 29-31, while Palma Airport faces Majorca strike disruption affecting check-in and baggage handling. Insurance Deal: Regulator cleared Allianz Partners to buy Nib’s travel insurance business in Australia and New Zealand. Family Travel Entertainment: Vue Barrow unveiled a summer family cinema passport scheme with Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters and more.
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