AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoAirport Capacity: Japan is advancing a plan to merge Narita’s three terminals into one in the 2030s, add runway capacity and lift annual flight movements to 500,000, aiming to improve transfers and strengthen its role as an international hub. Japan Inbound Travel: A new tax-free shopping system took effect November 1: visitors pay sales tax upfront and claim refunds at airports, adding a step for travellers. Rail Connections: India’s Vande Bharat Sleeper service has begun running between Varanasi and Delhi; a northern bullet-train corridor remains a proposal, with journey times of up to 3.5 hours projected for Delhi–Varanasi. Cebu Tourism: The province welcomed 1.15 million visitors in January–September, up 8.6% year on year, with international arrivals rising 26.5%. Cruise Growth: Cordelia Cruises aims to make India one of the world’s five largest cruise markets by 2032 and expects its third ship to join the fleet earlier than planned. Regional Aviation: Asia-Pacific airlines have ended a five-month passenger decline, while cargo demand continues to climb.
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