AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInternational Travel & Tourism: Cebu’s tourism is cooling, with the province recording 838,601 arrivals in the first six months of 2026—down 10.69% year-on-year—though officials are betting on a domestic surge in peak season. Aviation & Travel Industry: Jetstar has appointed Cath O’Brien as head of commercial New Zealand, aiming to grow low fares and connectivity for Kiwi travellers. Disruption & Safety: NSW Rural Fire Service crews are being deployed to help fight record heat-driven wildfires in France, marking the first Australian firefighting deployment in Europe, with teams also stationed in the US and Canada. Travel Deals & Costs: Banks are quietly cutting credit card perks tied to Qantas Frequent Flyer, with reduced sign-up points and higher spend requirements showing up ahead of the October 1 surcharge ban. Culture & Experiences: Garma Festival returns for its second day at Gulkula in Arnhem Land, spotlighting Yolngu culture under the theme Bukmak—“all of us, everyone, together.” Regional Links: Australia’s Consulate-General opens in Bengaluru and UNSW launches a campus there, boosting education and innovation ties with Karnataka.
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