AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDrone Fears Hit Latvia’s Blue Lakes Tourism: Eastern Latvia’s “Land of Blue Lakes” is seeing cancellations as stray Ukrainian military drones trigger shelter alerts, with one guesthouse reporting all rooms empty and wedding groups backing out; operators warn around 500 small businesses could be squeezed as incidents continue. NATO Air-Defense Support: Latvia is set to receive Ukrainian frontline drone specialists next week to assess air-defense needs and recommend upgrades after multiple drone incursions and NATO shoot-downs. airBaltic Customer Boost: airBaltic says its 2026 survey of 21,000+ travellers shows 97% satisfaction and a higher Net Promoter Score, with strong results in the Baltics and improved Business Class ratings. Travel Rules Watch: New EES border delays could cut Schengen tourism by up to a third, while separate reporting highlights updated Spain entry funding proof requirements for non-EU visitors. Baltic Culture on Tour: The New Jersey Youth Symphony plans concerts and exchanges in Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania in late June/early July. Cruise & Ports: Palermo opens a second cruise terminal and plans a new walkway to the city centre as passenger numbers near one million in 2026.
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