AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise & Ports: Lerwick is seeing a busy day with three cruise ships docked/anchored, expected to bring 2,000+ passengers and more footfall into town, while Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is set for 29 August cruise calls (15 at Amber Cove, 14 at Taíno Bay), with peak days when three ships arrive together. Norway Travel Business: Havila Voyages appoints Melinda Martinez as business development manager for North America to grow trade partnerships in the US and Canada. Wild Camping Policy: A fresh debate asks whether wild camping should be made legal, comparing how rules differ across the UK nations. Coolcation Trend: “Coolcation” travel is pushing demand toward cooler Nordic escapes like Iceland and Norway, with buyers increasingly chasing mountain homes as heat waves intensify. Arctic & Fjords Tourism: Norwegian fjord-style experiences and other travel-themed VR sessions are being used to help care home residents “visit” places via virtual reality. Heritage & Tourism Demand: UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage Sites, a move that typically boosts global tourism interest. Travel Deals: Air France-KLM Flying Blue launches August 2026 promo awards (book by month-end) including routes to Oslo.
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