AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoManila Travel: ASEAN Summit preparations will bring event-permit suspensions in parts of Metro Manila from Oct. 24 to Nov. 19, while Undas traffic operations start early. Japan: Foreign arrivals fell 5% in September, with visitors from mainland China down 55.5% in the first nine months; however, visitor spending reached a record ¥7 trillion. Retailers are also weighing the impact of a November shift from tax exemptions to refunds for tourists. Singapore: A three-year Singapore Tourism Board–Booking.com partnership aims to turn stopovers into longer stays and boost visitor spending. Air Connectivity: Cebu will host Routes Asia 2028, while Labuan’s port and local authorities are joining forces to attract cruise calls. Regional Demand: Visa-free entries to China rose 24.1% in the third quarter, and festive travel searches in India climbed nearly 40% as Varanasi gained attention among younger travellers. Investment: Asia-Pacific hotel investment rose 50% year on year.
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