AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTourism Value Shift: Sri Lanka is rewriting its tourism playbook for 2026-2031, moving from chasing arrivals to boosting value, local spend, and higher-value products. Coastal Development: Karnataka has fast-tracked five coastal tourism projects via a PPP model, appointing IPE Global and EY to drive sustainable development and transactions. Air Travel Costs: India’s aviation turbine fuel price jumped 5.46% to ₹121.28 per kilolitre, raising the odds of higher operating costs and potential airfare pressure. Visitor Spending Snapshot: Cyprus reported June tourism revenue up 0.2% to €423.1m even as arrivals fell 1.7%, with higher spend per visitor cushioning the dip. Destination Marketing Win: West Virginia’s Vacation Guide earned a U.S. Travel ESTO Award for Excellence in Print Marketing, highlighting seasonal storytelling and design. Travel Access Update: Delhi extended free Pink Ticket bus travel for women until Sept 17 as it transitions to the Pink Saheli Smart Card. Pet-Friendly Travel: South Korea’s Gyeongsangnam-do launched a pet travel map service to help visitors plan routes and find pet-welcoming spots. Tourism & Culture: Eswatini’s Umhlanga Reed Dance is credited with pushing tourism revenue to E1 billion and drawing more international visitors.
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