AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTravel Tech & Borders: EU Entry/Exit System (EES) chaos is hitting non-EU travellers hard, with a viral report from Lisbon Airport showing long biometric queues that caused missed flights—Norway is included in the Schengen rollout. Cruise Trends: Holland America Line is going year-round in Europe for 2027–28, adding winter sailings from Rotterdam and more Mediterranean port days. Norway Defence & Coastal Capability: ESNA unveiled Surface Effect Ship tech for the UK–Norwegian Joint Commando Craft program, pitching a 22m air-cushioned craft for arctic littoral operations. Norway Culture & Community: A feel-good piece highlights Norway’s “dugnad” spirit—volunteers cleaning local streams and bonding over waffles. Tourism Inspiration: A National Geographic Traveller UK photo competition spotlighted 2026 winners, including an aerial grand prize shot from Namibia. Visa News: Sri Lanka has waived visa fees for visitors from 40 countries, but travellers still need to apply for a free ETA. On-the-ground Norway Film: Independent filmmakers are heading to Stavanger to shoot “Følgmeg,” a dark comedy about online identity obsession.
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