AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDubai Tourism Update: Dubai saw international tourist arrivals fall 44% year-on-year in the first eight months of 2026, with 6.97 million visitors in that period as regional tensions and flight cancellations weighed on demand. New Routes: Murcia’s Corvera Airport will launch a direct Amsterdam service from March 30, 2027 (Transavia, three weekly flights), aiming to boost connectivity for Dutch travelers. Industry at ATM 2026: Arabian Travel Market opened in Dubai with Kuwait’s pavilion and a “Travel 2040” theme, while JNTO pushed Japan’s GCC appeal and Czechia promoted its “feel free” personalization message. Accessibility & Airports: Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport earned Certified Autism Centre status, and Dubai rolled out a five-minute international driving licence at the airport. Cruising for All: Limitless Travel launched short, disabled-friendly “Introduction to Cruising” sailings with accessible excursions. Safety Watch: A 29-year-old Australian died after falling from Bali’s Kelingking Beach cliff. Shopping Insight: Seoul’s Myeong-dong drove 24.1% of foreign-card spending in Q2 2026, underscoring its tourist retail pull.
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