AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCruise Deals & New Routes: Oceania Cruises opened bookings for its 2028–29 programme with 230+ itineraries, including 60+ overnight port stays across places like Copenhagen, Lisbon, Bangkok and Bali, plus Alaska-to-Asia sailings and Japan-focused calls. Norway Travel Trade: Hurtigruten’s “Original Coastal Express” fam trip helped 30 agents “bring Norway to life,” with coastal stops from Bergen across the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes and back. Air Connectivity: Qatar Airways is boosting summer frequencies across the UK and Ireland (doubling Edinburgh to 14 flights weekly, lifting Heathrow to 49), as it rebuilds capacity after the Middle East conflict. Norway Fishing Tourism: A Highland fish-and-chip owner won a Norway trip via Seafood from Norway, touring a longliner and fjords to see how seafood is harvested and processed. Travel Safety & Disruption: A tragic Oslo car crash killed a British couple visiting a church, while separate reporting flags airport passenger slowdowns in Europe and longer queues tied to new entry procedures. World Cup Tourism Buzz: Norway fans and other supporters are driving major city-centre atmosphere, with viral “Viking row” scenes and packed watch-party culture.
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