AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Travel Rules: From 7 September, Brits entering Europe face a new round of fixes around the Entry/Exit System (EES), after summer queues and biometric glitches caused delays at airports. Tourism Numbers: Eurostat says EU tourist accommodation logged 1.321 billion overnight stays in H1 2026 (+1.7%); Slovakia was among the fastest risers (+5.9%), while Cyprus fell the most (-7.7%). Slovakia in Focus: Slovakia marked Constitution Day on 1 September with events at Bratislava Castle, including a lunch for former parliamentary chairs. Accommodation Market: EU-wide, foreign visitors drove growth (48.9% of all nights), and the data underline how international demand still steers results country by country. Visa Updates for Travelers: Thailand is cutting visa-free tourism stays from 60 to 30 days for many nationalities from 15 September, with some eligible for 15 days instead. Security & Travel Context: Germany blamed Russia for a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport and the EU is moving toward further sanctions—another reminder that travel planning now sits alongside geopolitics.
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