AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoUAE Visa Boost for More Travellers: The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival program, adding nationals of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa (plus eligible family members) for 14- or 60-day stays, with residence-permit rules that include Australia and other major countries; fees are Dh100 (14 days) or Dh250 (60 days), and overstays can cost Dh50 per day. Salvaged Stays Trend: Expedia’s “Unpack ’26” report says travellers are increasingly booking hotels in repurposed historic buildings like former prisons and train stations, treating the structure itself as the destination. Interstate Moving Gets a Push: Next Level Removals says it’s expanding long-distance services across Australia with end-to-end interstate relocation support, including packing, secure transport and GPS tracking. AI Meets Climate Pressure: Melbourne is backing a Global Urban Data Centers Pact aimed at setting standards for how fast-growing AI data centres are planned and powered, as cities grapple with energy and water strain. World Cup Travel Mood: With the US and Turkey’s Group D finale already decided, the World Cup’s travel buzz continues to ripple through fan travel plans and match-day logistics.
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