AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHotel Growth in Bali: Preferred Hotels & Resorts adds four Bali member properties, expanding its Indonesia portfolio to five hotels and boosting its Southeast Asia footprint to 25 properties across seven countries. Visa Rules for Thailand: Thailand will cut visa-free stays for tourists from 60 countries (including the Philippines) from 60 to 30 days starting Sept 15, with shorter options or other entry rules depending on nationality. Airline Connectivity: AirAsia launches its first codeshare with Pegasus, linking ASEAN routes via Kuala Lumpur to five European destinations through Istanbul, with through-checked baggage on one ticket. Free Meals Fallout: Indonesia’s government-backed free school meal program has sickened 1,700+ people in three days in Central Java, with officials citing issues like improper storage and late delivery. Air Quality Alert (Cebu): Metro Cebu haze worsens, with AQI readings hitting “acutely unhealthy” levels and some local governments suspending face-to-face classes. Volcano & Safety: Mount Sinabung activity continues to disrupt travel, with evacuations and flight cancellations reported as ash levels rise. Tourism Numbers (NTB): West Nusa Tenggara sees a July jump in foreign arrivals and hotel stays, with Europe driving much of the growth.
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