AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Trade: Bulgaria is pitching its spa, wellness and balneotherapy offer to France at IFTM Top Resa in Paris, with its tourism minister meeting French counterparts and industry partners to boost bilateral visitor flows. EU Travel Rules: The EU is allowing nine countries to delay full Entry/Exit System (EES) biometric checks, aiming to keep borders “fluid” after summer queue problems. Border & Visas: Canada’s PM Mark Carney says visa-free travel could be part of Canada-EU talks as Ottawa seeks a “unique alliance,” while Thailand is ending its 60-day visa-free scheme from Sept. 15, 2026, cutting stays for many nationalities. Airline & Cruise Moves: Air France is extending its Dominican Republic agreement through May 2027, and CFC is rebranding as Ambassador Croisières with an expanded 2028 program. France Travel Disruption Watch: Investigators are probing a French train derailment that injured 44, with sabotage suspected. Travel Safety/Numbers: Nepal reports 607 foreign tourists missing after the Bhotekoshi floods, including four from France. Food & Leisure: Two Palm Beach wine dinners are set for Sept. 17 (Spain) and Sept. 24 (French regions), with reservations required.
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