AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism Policy Push: Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia are asking the EU for targeted support for tourism in eastern border regions, aiming to boost connectivity and rebuild confidence after the war’s impact. Heat & Wildfire Travel Risk: Europe’s record heat is driving wildfires and drought, with Slovakia also hit hard; Croatia’s Omis area wildfire forced about 1,200 residents and tourists to evacuate, and Slovakia’s PM says 30 Slovak tourists have contacted the embassy in Zagreb with no reported injuries so far. Drought Watch for Trips: Satellite and river data point to shrinking waterways across Europe, with the Danube among rivers at record-low levels—bad news for river cruising and summer plans. Slovakia on the Calendar: The European Film Festival in Brežice (2026) kicks off with an expanded international programme, positioning the town as a travel stop for film lovers. Danube Cruise Networking: CLIA’s 2027 RiverView Conference will sail from Budapest to Vienna and, for the first time, include a call in Bratislava for a trade fair and local excursions. Local Travel Ideas: A roundup of “free things to do in Bratislava” for the coming week highlights easy, budget-friendly city breaks. Hiking Safety: A Czech tourist died on Mount Babia Góra on the Polish-Slovak border, underscoring the need for careful mountain conditions checks.
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