AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup Fallout: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino fired back at critics in a long open letter, accusing them of “spreading hate and false rumours” and telling them to “reflect, meditate, pray” after the 2026 tournament. UNESCO & Travel: UNESCO has added Normandy’s D-Day landing beaches to the World Heritage list, a major boost for remembrance tourism. Belgium Procurement: Belgium launched a five-lot public tender for biometric sensors used to issue identity and travel documents, with applications due Sept 3. Belgian Festival Economy: A VRT NWS survey says Tomorrowland weekends in Boom are turning into a serious cash machine for locals, from nightly rentals to paid parking. Wildlife & Heritage: UNESCO listed South Sudan’s Boma-Badingilo antelope migration landscape as World Heritage in Danger, citing war and climate threats. Airfare Watch (EU): Eurostat reports Slovakia saw the steepest drop in air fares in the EU, while Belgium saw the biggest rise—useful for Belgian travellers planning 2026 routes. Travel Inspiration: A new overnight Brussels–Hamburg sleeper service is set to make flight-free travel easier.
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