AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Connectivity & Tourism: AirAsia launched its first codeshare with Pegasus, starting with five Europe destinations via Istanbul (including London Stansted, Moscow Vnukovo, Ankara, Zurich, Athens) and boosting Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul frequency to daily by Feb 2027. Indonesia–Russia Trade & Travel: President Prabowo said direct shipping between Indonesia and Russia (Vladivostok–Indonesia) could boost bilateral trade, and proposed direct air links to bring Russian visitors to Indonesia. Volcano Disruption & Safety: Mount Sinabung activity continues to disrupt travel, with ash-clearing efforts by Brimob and reports of flight cancellations and evacuations. Wildfire Haze Watch: Indonesia-linked haze is worsening air quality in Metro Cebu (AQI peaking at 252), with health advisories urging mask use and limiting outdoor activity. Tourism Numbers: West Nusa Tenggara saw an influx of foreign tourists in July, with 136,000+ staying in hotels and 9,039 foreign arrivals via Lombok airport. Travel Policy (Regional): Thailand will cut visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for many nationalities from Sept 15, including Indonesia—good news for short trips, but a change worth noting for longer plans. Hotel Deals: Archipelago Hotels rolled out “September Save More” across 157 properties, offering 20% off plus late check-out.
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