AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport Spotlight: Incheon International Airport has overtaken Heathrow and Singapore Changi to become the world’s busiest for international passengers in the first half of 2026, handling 38.39 million travellers, with the rise linked partly to Middle East disruption and more transfer traffic. Changi Travel Retail: Dewar’s launches a Changi Terminal 3 speakeasy pop-up running until 16 Sep 2026, pairing a cocktail bar with guided whisky discovery for travellers. Cruise From Singapore: Royal Caribbean will run year-round Singapore departures from Oct 2026, with Navigator of the Seas offering 2–5 night trips to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand plus a 12-night Tokyo–Singapore sailing. Local Food Guide: A new roundup highlights Singapore’s best hawker centres for visitors who want authentic, no-frills meals. Transit Safety Watch: LTA seized a PMD used by two people caught speeding in a KPE tunnel, and said it will keep taking firm action against errant device users. Business Travel Signals: Maersk is removing its Asia–Europe peak season surcharge from 1 Sep 2026, affecting Far East Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean pricing. Singapore Tourism Finance: Genting Singapore reports H1 profit down 33.5% to S$156.1m as tourism arrivals soften, though non-gaming revenue helped. Payments for Travellers: Thunes adds EURC prefunding with Circle for 24/7 euro payments across 140 countries, aiming to keep cross-border transactions moving even when banks are closed.
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