AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Tourism Watch: Eurostat reports EU tourist accommodation overnight stays up 3.4% in Q1 2026 (471.1m nights), with Ireland (+35.3%) leading growth while Lithuania (-12.9%) saw the biggest drop. Air Connectivity for Slovaks: Ryanair is expanding winter services via Warsaw, adding new UK links and even a Bratislava connection—useful for Slovaks planning autumn/winter city breaks. Rail Boost: Leo Express will launch one of Europe’s longest direct routes on June 25, linking Germany, Czechia, Poland and onward to the Ukrainian border, with tickets from about €10. Prague–Bratislava Flight Talk: Czech and Slovak transport ministers are assessing whether to restart regular capital-to-capital flights after a 7+ year gap. On-the-ground Safety: Slovak police officers will again assist Slovak holidaymakers in Croatia this summer, with two rotations in July and August. LGBTQ Travel Risk: A new 2026 risk map flags worsening conditions for LGBTQ travellers in Slovakia, raising legal and social concerns for visitors. Travel Planning Note: Europe’s passenger traffic dipped slightly year-on-year in April (-0.7%), with conflict and industrial action cited—worth keeping in mind for summer schedules.
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