AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCruise & Ports: Seabourn Ovation made its maiden call to Quebec City on Sept 23, starting a 12-day Canada/New England itinerary from New York to Montréal, with stops including Boston, Halifax and Saguenay; the ship is set for four more Quebec City visits through early November before repositioning to the Caribbean. Overtourism Policy: Barcelona has approved a phased cruise day-tripper tax, raising the short-stay surcharge to €12 (2027), €16 (2028), €20 (2029) and €24 (2030), targeting visitors who don’t sleep in the city. Norway Travel Demand: Hurtigruten is looking beyond cruise trade to tap Norway demand, signaling a shift in how the brand plans capacity. Norwegian Cruise Moves: Norwegian Jade is repositioning to Yokohama for fall cruises around Japan and South Korea, after its Alaska season. Travel Disruption: A powerful nor’easter has disrupted travel and cruise operations on the US East Coast, including a 10-hour delay for Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas. Culture & Tourism: Ethiopia’s Meskel-Demera celebration in Addis Ababa drew international visitors, including travellers from Norway, highlighting faith tourism and living heritage. Visa Mobility: A new passport strength ranking puts Spain top in Europe for visa-free travel, while several countries expand visa-free access.
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