AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCruise Growth: Penang’s Swettenham Pier handled 569,173 passengers from January to September, up 52% year on year, while ship calls rose to 538 from 134—bringing more business to local hotels, transport operators and restaurants. Air Links: British Airways has resumed thrice-weekly direct London–Colombo flights for the first time since 2015, with return fares starting at Rs255,000. Cruise Disruption: TUI Cruises cancelled Mein Schiff 3’s 20-night Canary Islands voyage after it struck two container ships leaving Bremerhaven. No one aboard was injured, and an investigation is underway. New Experiences: Delhi has begun trial runs of a five-kilometre Yamuna river cruise, with a 40-minute ride priced at Rs500 and service planned before Chhath. India’s Cruise Push: Cordelia Cruises is adding larger ships and plans a 34-day Mumbai–Sydney voyage in 2028 as it targets a largely untapped market.
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