AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCruise & City Fees: Oslo plans a NOK 100 cruise passenger tax from 2027, aiming to cover extra costs from ship tourism like toilets, cleaning and waterfront upkeep. Nor’easter Disruptions: A powerful September nor’easter is already cancelling and delaying flights along the East Coast, with knock-on effects reaching as far as LAX. Cruise Safety Reminder: A new warning is going viral: risky “selfies at sea” and other dangerous onboard behavior can get passengers banned for life. Norway Football & Travel Mood: Norway’s Nations League build-up includes Erling Haaland skipping a press event to focus on the match, while Portugal’s Bruno Fernandes is an injury doubt ahead of Oslo. Cruise Line Milestone: Norwegian Sun marks 25 years in service, with a trans-Atlantic crossing to New York in mid-October and Caribbean/Canal-focused itineraries next. Air Connectivity: Air Canada is adding 31 new international routes from October, including new links involving Oslo. Visa Watch: Qatar is offering free 90-day multiple-entry tourist visas to 34 countries, with only Seychelles included from Africa. Arctic/Heritage Travel: A new “Nordic Echoes” exhibit opens at Vesterheim, spotlighting contemporary Nordic folk traditions.
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