AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoWorld Cup travel pulse: FIFA released the 2026 Men’s World Cup schedule with 104 matches across 11 host cities in the US (plus Mexico and Canada), and the final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—good news for planning, but fans are also reporting sticker-shock transit costs in some US cities. Brazil tourism momentum: Brazil’s tourism push is showing results—UK arrivals rose 12% in the first four months of 2026, reaching 86,964, and the country welcomed 4.3 million international visitors in Jan–Apr. Brazil in the spotlight (politics + travel): Flávio Bolsonaro met Trump in Washington as Brazil’s political campaign faces fallout from a financial scandal tied to a jailed banker. Culture in Rio: A new NegroMuro (BlackWall) mural project has been recognized as part of Rio de Janeiro’s intangible cultural heritage, adding fresh cultural stops for visitors. Quick travel note: Rail Europe is expanding Swiss mountain excursions for travelers who want rail-and-peak itineraries in one booking.
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