AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Numbers Surge: Europe’s travel to Brazil hit a strong high in 2026, with 1.28 million European arrivals in Jan–Aug (+14.03%) and British visitors reaching their best January-to-August level in a decade (135,442; +11.37%), including a record 171,565 European entries in August. Travel Tech & AI: Ahead of UN Tourism’s World Tourism Day on Sept. 27, industry leaders discussed how AI and digital tools are reshaping how travelers discover, book, and experience destinations. NFL in Rio (Maracanã): The Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens are set for the first-ever NFL game in Rio, with teams treating it as a “business trip” and field-condition concerns still in the spotlight as preparations continue. Visa Rules Watch (Thailand, for travelers): Thailand clarified how its visa-free stay rules work after a Sept. 15 framework change, including new country lists and bilateral exceptions that affect travelers planning trips. Safety & Security Angle: A report highlights an expanding methamphetamine network linked to Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel across southern Africa, with authorities warning of links to demand in Australia and New Zealand.
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