AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAviation Outlook: Boeing expects China’s commercial fleet to more than double to over 9,800 aircraft by 2045, with passenger air travel growing 5% a year. Easier Entry: India plans to cut visa application fields by about 70%, while Japan will require visa-free visitors to obtain electronic travel authorisation under its new JESTA system by 2029. Regional Demand: Vietnam welcomed 9.5 million foreign visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, while Thailand’s recovery is losing pace as regional rivals gain ground; the Maldives recorded more than 194,000 arrivals in October. Hotel Growth: H World Group Asia Pacific and Agoda signed a five-year partnership to accelerate hotel expansion across the region. Travel Safety: A helicopter collision near Everest base camp killed an Indian tourist and injured others, renewing attention on risks during Nepal’s busy trekking season. Cruise Investment: India is targeting one million sea-cruise passengers by 2029 and plans a ₹1,500-crore international cruise terminal in Puri.
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