AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoETIAS Update: The EU’s ETIAS travel authorization for visa-free visitors is delayed until 2027, while the Entry/Exit System (EES) is already in use—so travellers should expect more paperwork planning ahead. Norway Housing Pressure: Norway’s student rental market is peaking, with bedsits and studios renting fast and prices rising—especially in Bergen—while supply is down about 10% year-on-year. Cruise Growth for the Nordics: Virgin Voyages is launching its first Scandinavia & Baltics season in summer 2028 from Amsterdam, including Norwegian fjords and an Arctic Circle crossing. Norwegian Film on the Move: Hans Petter Moland’s “Growth of the Soil” heads to Toronto and San Sebastián after selection for TIFF’s Special Presentations. Road Safety Reality Check: A new European driving-safety ranking puts Norway among the safest countries, tied with Sweden, while several southern/eastern countries sit at the top for road deaths. Travel Disruption Watch: Drivers and travellers are also weighing practical route choices—research suggests many prefer scenic detours even if it adds about 40 minutes.
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