AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Tax Shake-Up (UK): London is set to impose a 5% tourist tax on overnight stays, with England’s mayors getting power to add uncapped levies—sparking fresh backlash from hospitality groups and families. Travel Planning for Savings (US): Santa Barbara’s whale-watching window is closing and September hotel rates stay high, so travelers are being urged to book whale trips and wine tastings first, then target cheaper October nights. New Routes & Capacity (Cruises/Ferries): San Diego’s cruise season is surging with the biggest passenger growth in 16 years, while Spirit of Tasmania opens bookings for larger new ships and more cabins/vehicle space. Destination Updates (Australia/Asia): Aussies face tighter Thailand visa rules from Sept. 15, and Qantas is doubling direct flights to Palau to support a growing reef-focused getaway. On-the-Ground Travel Notes: A Weymouth-area holiday park near Weymouth earns an AA 5-star Platinum award; Finnish Lapland continues to draw aurora seekers; and a motorhome/campervan parking dispute in North Wales is reigniting debate over visitor access.
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