AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHigh Court Climate Ruling: Australia’s coal approvals face fresh uncertainty after a landmark High Court decision upheld the need to consider downstream emissions, sparking concern from miners and investors. Tourism & Travel Demand: Filipinos ramp up travel planning, with visa applications up 20% year-on-year and Australia among the fastest-growing non-Schengen destinations. Aussie Travel Tech & Airports: Birmingham is set to trial “passport-free” border gates using facial matching, while Melbourne Airport rolls out new pick-up and drop-off zones. Cruise & Accommodation Moves: Scenic Group appoints ex-Contiki boss Adam Armstrong as chief commercial officer, and Silversea expands its 2028/29 Australia-and-Asia season with new sailings. Industry Pressure Points: Northern Territory tourism operators push for a dedicated resilience fund ahead of the wet season as fuel costs, reduced flights and disaster recovery threaten small businesses. Travel Safety & Security: Three years after the Oct 7 Hamas attacks, Australians mark the anniversary with vigils and heavy security at Bondi.
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