AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoairBaltic Restructuring: Latvia’s national carrier has filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and secured court-approved DIP financing, with flights and customer services continuing as scheduled while the airline restructures debt. Micromobility Boost in Riga: New CSB data shows Latvia’s bike and pedestrian path network reached 1,194.5 km in 2025, with Riga leading at 170.4 km—good news for cyclists planning city breaks. Travel Rules for EU Visitors: The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) will start affecting short stays, but 29 countries are exempt from registration (plus Cyprus and Ireland), shaping how travellers plan Schengen trips. Tourism Trends for 2027: Intrepid Travel’s “Not Hot List” highlights 10 lesser-visited destinations, including Liepāja in Latvia, aiming to spread visitors beyond overcrowded hotspots. Nepal Floods Missing Tourists: After the Bhotekoshi disaster, hundreds of foreigners are still waiting for answers about missing relatives—another reminder to check travel safety and local support options. Latvia Mobility Disruption: A bus strike left thousands of commuters and schoolchildren facing cancelled journeys across regions. Energy Diversification: The EU’s Russian gas phase-out by 2027 is opening supply opportunities for Central and Eastern Europe, with knock-on effects for regional travel costs and planning.
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