AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUAE Travel Boost: The UAE has expanded visa-on-arrival to citizens of the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, South Africa and Kenya (with qualifying residence permits), with airlines and routes now making spontaneous trips to Abu Dhabi and Dubai easier. Tourism Leadership: St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority has appointed Shafia London as CEO effective July 1, with her mandate focused on results and visitor experience, while outgoing CEO Annette Mark and the minister’s office trade public claims about how the recruitment process was handled. Grenadines Push: The SVGTA is rolling out the “Go Grenadines Passport” to drive domestic travel in August, offering $100 vouchers for stays, tours and dining across the islands. Carnival Demand: Hotels and Airbnb are reporting full occupancy ahead of Carnival, with visitors urged to book early. Airport & Trade: Argyle International Airport announced Executive Air’s new regional cargo service aimed at helping tourism, hospitality and farmers export more easily. Public Safety & Health: Police are investigating a Grenville Street road crash; meanwhile, the Health Ministry launched a new blood donation engagement platform to improve voluntary donor participation. Border Security: Canada seized over 15kg of cocaine from a traveller arriving from SVG.
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