AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAir Connectivity: India’s aviation market is spreading beyond major metros as foreign carriers add routes from smaller cities, while domestic airlines try to capture more connecting passengers. Zipair has launched its first Malaysia route, linking Tokyo Narita and Kuala Lumpur. Regional Access: India’s UDAN scheme marks 10 years with 14.9 million passengers carried on 625 routes connecting 90 airports; a revamped programme aims to add 120 destinations. Tourism Standards: Laos is promoting national and ASEAN standards to improve visitor safety, service quality and destination competitiveness. Destination Marketing: Malaysia has opened a travel and education fair in Vientiane to attract Lao visitors and support its Visit Malaysia campaign. Madhya Pradesh is also heading to ITB Asia to build international and MICE partnerships. Visitor Confidence: Thailand’s tourism minister says Chinese visitors targeted by kidnapping schemes are typically lured by fake job offers, but acknowledged the latest safety warning could dent confidence. Tourism Innovation: China has selected 14 pilot projects to apply AI in cultural heritage, visitor services and tourism management.
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