AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAviation Tragedy: A small tourist plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing all 13 aboard (11 foreign tourists and 2 crew). Authorities say the Cessna Caravan lost contact shortly after takeoff from Pisco; investigations are underway. Tourism Disruption: WestJet faces a cabin crew strike, with 300+ flights cancelled and travellers left scrambling over pay and on-ground duties. Middle East Travel & Deals: Saudi Tourism Authority and Mastercard signed an MoU to use data and loyalty tools to target key international markets. Hospitality & Tech: Expedia Group acquired Layla, an AI trip-planning platform, to speed up personalized itinerary building and booking. Infrastructure Boost: China-funded upgrades to Cambodia’s National Road 7 are easing travel and boosting local trade and tourism. Regional Tourism Growth: Croatia’s tourism rebounded in July after a softer June, with daily visitors around 1.08 million. Cruise Shift: Türkiye is emerging as a cruise hotspot as some operators reroute amid regional security concerns, with Istanbul gaining embarkation momentum.
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