AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSchengen Visa Update for Cape Verde Travelers: The EU has published its mandatory Schengen list, requiring citizens of 51 African countries—including Cape Verde—to obtain a visa before entering any of the 29 Schengen states. Cruise Strategy Shift in the Med: Seatrade Cruise Med says Mediterranean ports will be judged less by passenger counts and more by value retention, infrastructure flexibility, and how local communities feel about cruise growth. Ocean Photography Spotlight: The Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 went to French photographer Julien Anton for a seahorse scene near Moorea, highlighting both marine wonder and the risks facing ocean life. Venezuela Money-Laundering Case: Alex Saab pleaded guilty in Miami to money laundering tied to Venezuelan food import contracts, agreeing to forfeit $195 million and cooperate with investigators. Tourism & Ethics Question: A new UNESCO-listed plantation site in São Tomé and Príncipe spotlights the uncomfortable issue of what visitors are really buying when vacations are linked to forced labor.
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