AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHaze Watch: A Malaysian MP has proposed a permanent ASEAN task force, working with Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines, to respond to cross-border haze and forest fires. The recurring pollution is a concern for regional travellers. Tourism Receipts: Singapore recorded S$7.21 billion in tourism spending in Q2, down 6.2% year on year, as arrivals fell 6.6% to 3.76 million. First-half receipts were nearly steady, slipping 0.3% to S$15.71 billion despite global uncertainty and higher travel costs. Regional Demand: Pan Pacific’s CEO says more affluent Asian travellers are choosing shorter-haul holidays, while the group’s Singapore hotels posted double-digit growth in Q3, helped by major events. Local Experiences: Singapore is partnering with GetYourGuide to bring local experiences to a global audience. Singapore Airlines will also introduce refreshed amenity kits on selected flights from November.
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