AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEarthquake Aftermath: A 7.7 quake off Flores, Indonesia, has killed at least 38 people, with rescues complicated by landslides and a tsunami warning later lifted. Travel Disruption: Strong northerly winds are disrupting Greece’s Aug. 15 ferry exodus, with sailings suspended at Rafina and Lavrio and changes from Piraeus. Medical Tourism Boom: China’s Hainan is drawing overseas patients to its Boao Lecheng medical tourism zone, with thousands of international visitors since January. Air Connectivity & Upgrades: Auckland Airport is advancing its international terminal redevelopment with refurbished duty-free and retail areas, while Syria’s Damascus airport prepares its first direct Berlin route. Regional Tourism Push: Sabah reports a 20.5% rise in Singaporean arrivals (Jan–May), and Indonesia is targeting more Australians beyond Bali via its “Go Beyond Ordinary” campaign. Aviation Records: Pakistan’s Multan airport set a new immigration processing record for 5,070 passengers in a day. Payments Glitch: A “global” Mastercard issue led to declined card payments for thousands of Australians, later restored. Tourism Events: World Travel Expo returns to Cebu for its 10th year, running Aug. 14–16.
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