AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLearning Vacations: Cruises and tours are increasingly being marketed as “classrooms,” with onboard experts and destination lectures adding history, culture and science to the leisure mix. Travel Trade Boost: Barbados is rolling out the Barbados Elite Club to help agents deepen destination knowledge and earn rewards for selling Barbados. Social Media Selling: Travel inspiration is shifting from brochures to TikTok/Instagram, with travellers booking after seeing short clips of places they can’t yet fully plan. Disaster Watch (Venezuela): Rescuers in Caracas are racing to find survivors after two major earthquakes; officials cite hundreds dead and thousands missing. Tourism Infrastructure (Nepal): Nepal’s Jalpa Devi Cable Car project aims to lift Far-West tourism and jobs with a multi-phase investment including cable car, hotels and skywalks. Heatwave Disruption (Europe): A severe heatwave is forcing closures and safety measures across Europe, with reported deaths and major travel strain. Cruise Growth (Portugal): Portugal’s cruise sector is topping pre-pandemic levels, with a stronger focus on economic value and sustainability. New Experiences (Croatia): Bakar’s Walk Through History opens heritage sites including a new “About Fish” interpretation centre and access to underground catacombs.
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