AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCruise crackdown: Barcelona is fast-tracking a doubling of its cruise passenger tax to €8 a night, aiming to push stopover ships out and steer tourism toward “quality” stays. Tourism demand wobble: Global operators are issuing downward revisions for 2026 as the Middle East conflict keeps travellers nervous and airlines tighten capacity. Regional travel hit: Cyprus is still feeling the knock-on effects of Iran-linked unrest, with fewer bookings and route pullbacks expected to shave summer arrivals. Health scare at sea: Canada confirmed a hantavirus case in a passenger isolating in British Columbia after leaving a cruise tied to the outbreak. Security and crowds: London police made 43 arrests at a far-right rally and a counter pro-Palestinian demo, while Italy’s Modena is reeling after a car-ramming attack that injured eight. Airline moves: KLM warns it may cut European flights after summer due to fuel costs and a new Dutch flight tax.
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