AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Demand: IATA’s World Air Transport Statistics shows international premium travel hit 109.7 million passengers in 2025 (+4.5%), with Asia-Pacific dominating the busiest routes, including the Jeju–Seoul Gimpo pair at 13.3 million passengers. Vietnam–Thailand Connectivity: Thailand is expanding air links with Vietnam Airlines (HCMC–Phuket launched July 2) and flydubai (Dubai–Bangkok daily from July 1), while also upgrading regional air traffic systems to boost tourism. Airline Partnerships: Cebu Pacific will wet-lease an A320neo to Vietnam Airlines from July 15 to Sept 7, covering domestic routes from HCMC to Cam Ranh, Phu Quoc, Vinh and Da Nang. Tourism Safety Alert: A new UK-linked warning highlights methanol poisoning risks at 29 holiday hotspots after two British deaths in the last five years. Halal Business Push: Vietnam firms are heading to Grand Halal Bangkok 2026 to tap global halal opportunities, with the event drawing 15,000 visitors from 60 countries. Local Travel & Leisure: Nha Trang Bay hosts its first Fareast 19R regatta (July 17–19) as part of the Khanh Hoa Sea Festival. Food Culture: Vietnam egg coffee keeps pulling in travellers, while a Cathay Pacific documentary spotlights Vietnam’s coffee scene, including Ho Chi Minh City’s Cafe Apartment.
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