AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSouth China Sea: The US, UK, Australia and others reaffirmed that China’s expansive South China Sea claims are illegal under a 2016 Hague arbitration ruling, warning against “destabilising” actions in the disputed waters. Visa updates for travelers: Saudi Arabia published a 2026 tourist eVisa list for 40 European countries (including Croatia); China released visa-free entry lists for 35 and separately 50 nations (both for short stays); Japan confirmed visa-exemption rules for 74 countries/regions; South Korea set visa-free stay limits for 62 places; the UK rolled out mandatory ETA for visa-free arrivals. Slovenia travel & tourism: Slovenia moved a ministry seat from Ljubljana to Maribor as part of decentralisation, while a NatGeo Traveller feature highlights the Julian Alps and Lake Bled as a perfect active weekend base. On-the-ground leisure: “Coolcations” are trending, with Lake Bohinj in Slovenia among top colder escape picks. Sports tourism buzz: Tour de France coverage keeps spotlighting Slovenian star Tadej Pogačar.
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