AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Travel Policy: A new U.S. DOT rule starting Oct. 19 will remove 10 disruption events from “airline-controlled” status, cutting compensation options for some flyers. UK Border Tech: Manchester Airport is rolling out upgraded e-gates so returning Brits won’t need to scan passports if their face is recognized. Airline Capacity & Travel Trade: easyJet holidays and Jet2holidays boosted package capacity in new ATOL renewals; easyJet holidays also says it’s investing in tech so agents aren’t left out of client disruption updates. Destination Marketing Leadership: Caroline Beteta named interim president/CEO of Brand USA, taking over from Fred Dixon. Tourism Demand & Spending: WTTC data shows the Philippines creates more travel jobs than many peers, but lags on international visitor spending. Middle East & Africa Links: Contour Airlines launches Trinidad–Dominica service; Travelex expands Qatar retail locations. Tourism Growth Plans: Uzbekistan targets 20M foreign tourists by 2030; Jordan ramps up Chinese-focused infrastructure and services. On-the-Ground Travel Reality: Hawaii’s Hōlei Sea Arch collapsed after hurricanes, a reminder that even iconic sights can disappear fast.
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