AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoVietnam Tourism Momentum: Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August (+19.7% vs July, +18.4% year-on-year), with air travel still the main entry mode (83%) and Europe showing the fastest growth (+53.4%). National Day Travel Boom: During the five-day National Day holiday (Aug 29–Sept 2), Vietnam saw about 6.5 million tourist arrivals (+18% year-on-year), led by Ho Chi Minh City (1.71 million). Air Connectivity & Airlines: AirAsia launched its first codeshare with Pegasus, adding five European destinations from Kuala Lumpur via Istanbul and boosting KUL–Istanbul frequency to daily by Feb 2027. MICE Push: Cebu (Philippines) is rolling out a tourism incentive program to attract meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) as EATOF’s general assembly opens. Health Watch: Dengue virus was detected in Hilo wastewater (no active cases reported), a reminder for travelers to stay alert on mosquito-borne risks.
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