AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIndia–Saudi Travel Disruptions: Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah through October 20 amid security concerns. India has opened an additional control room in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims. New Air Links: Air India plans four weekly nonstop Delhi–Osaka flights from February 2027, while a new Yangon–Chengdu service is expected to boost tourism and business ties between Myanmar and China. Hotel Growth: Wyndham has opened Ramada Encore hotels in Ayodhya, Vrindavan and Kochi, taking the brand beyond 1,000 rooms in India as demand grows across pilgrimage and leisure destinations. Regional Outlook: Nepal recorded a 12.1% rise in tourist arrivals in September, while the Maldives is targeting 2.5 million visitors as it pursues its next phase of tourism growth. Pacific Tourism: New Zealand’s international visitor numbers have reached 99% of pre-pandemic levels ahead of summer, and the South Pacific Tourism Organisation is urging stronger regional cooperation.
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