AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoFiji Tourism Tax: Fiji has reversed the plan to charge its 5% Tourism Services Tax retroactively, saying it will apply only to new bookings from Sept. 1 (so earlier reservations won’t get hit). Travel Policy & Planning: Thailand is weighing a new tourism fee plus insurance for foreign visitors, with options to collect it via airlines or pre-pay systems to avoid immigration bottlenecks. City Break Perks: Hanoi will waive admission fees at tourist sites on National Day (Sept. 2), with a crackdown on touting and overcharging during the five-day break. Resort & Destination News: Punta Cana’s Moon Palace The Grand has opened, adding 16 restaurants, an O Spa, and a Greg Norman golf course. Night-Economy Tourism: Changde, China is seeing huge gains from an immersive night show, with most revenue now coming after dark. Travel Safety/Health: A doctor explains “travel constipation” as a gut–nervous-system and routine disruption issue, offering prevention tips. Local Travel Economy: Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge’s first full summer season is driving full bookings for homestays and restaurants.
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