AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism & Spending: Seoul’s Myeong-dong is pulling its weight for foreign shoppers, capturing 24.1% of Korea’s foreign-card spending in Q2 2026 (568.4B won), even as other Seoul areas grew faster. Travel Safety: A 29-year-old Australian tourist died after falling from a cliff at Bali’s Kelingking Beach; consular help is being provided. Family Travel Safety: Maine is marking National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 20–26) with free car-seat checks and a Seat Check Saturday on Sept. 26. Cruise & Industry: Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Summit” lands in London for the first international edition on Oct. 27–28 at The Dorchester. Visitor Costs: New polling suggests a London tourist tax could deter two-thirds of recent visitors, pushing some to shorten stays or avoid the city. Weather Alerts: South Africa issued warnings of disruptive flooding and severe thunderstorms affecting popular travel areas. Cruise Growth: Foyle Port reports record cruise demand in Ireland’s North West, with nearly 19,000 passengers and crew in 2026.
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