AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise & Ports: Costa Fortuna is being refitted as Margaritaville at Sea Beachcomber, reflagged under Portugal and heading to Gibraltar before a major Belfast refurbishment, with a 2027 launch from PortMiami. Portugal Travel & Culture: MUZEU opens in Braga with a “Be realistic, demand the impossible” motto tied to the spirit of 1968, offering 100 artworks across five floors. Madeira Holiday Pitch: Madeira is being marketed as an “Island of Eternal Spring” for slow-paced nature, levada hikes and easy coastal leisure. City Breaks in the Spotlight: Mama Shelter is set to open a 120-room hotel in Porto Baixa, adding late-night dining, DJs and karaoke near Avenida dos Aliados. Visitor Rules & Borders: ETIAS is set to cost €20 and could affect entry for UK passport holders across about 30 European countries, while some Schengen states are delaying full EES biometric enforcement. Travel Safety/Disruption: Pet-friendly airline guidance highlights cabin vs hold rules and destination limits for cats and dogs. Tourism Context: Eurostat shows Croatia’s foreign tourist growth lagging, while Portugal and Spain still post modest increases.
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