AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHeatwave toll in France: Public Health France says deaths rose 29.1% (about 2,025 extra) in the week of 22 June, with a 62% jump in Paris and criticism of the government’s response. EU border strain for Brits: Airports and airlines warn summer chaos from the Entry/Exit System (EES) as queues and re-biometric checks hit travellers; Greece has already waived fingerprint/scan rules for some Brits and more airports are considering exemptions. Air travel disruption in Greece: Wizz Air passengers were left behind on a Kefalonia–Budapest flight after a crew duty-hours limit, with an investigation into ground-handling procedures. Tourism pressure points: Reports highlight overtourism backlash in Europe’s cities, including Barcelona’s “barcelonisation” debate, plus concerns that tourism growth is pushing cities and rents. Travel safety and health: German experts outline how to reduce risk of travel-related thrombosis on long-haul flights. Tech and travel planning: SAP is restricting hiring and pausing some internal travel as it pours resources into AI. Portugal hidden gem: Coimbra is being promoted as a less-touristed alternative to Lisbon and Porto for British city breaks.
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