AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Air Passenger Rights: EU institutions kept flight-delay compensation at €250–€600, rejecting airline efforts to loosen rules—good news for travellers planning summer trips. Health Alert for Summer Travel: Authorities warn measles is spreading across Europe; EU reported 961 cases Jan–Apr, with Bulgaria the highest at 163 in April—holidaymakers are urged to check vaccinations before departure. Beach Season Watch: The EU environment agency says most European bathing waters are “excellent” (over 85% of sites), with Cyprus and Bulgaria among the leaders—still, travellers should follow local advisories. Bulgaria Tourism Push (Germany): Bulgaria will negotiate new airline charter programmes to revive the German market after a sharp drop in visitor numbers; talks focus on restoring air connectivity. Tourism Policy Talks: Parliament’s tourism committee discussed updates to the Tourism Act, staffing shortages, border checkpoint issues, and the need for a faster Guarantee Fund rollout. Local Tourism Partnership: Hisarya (Bulgaria) plans a joint online portal with Eani (Greece) and Aleksinac (Serbia) to promote shared history, culture and tourism. Sports Travel Tie-ins: Bulgarian CSKA Sofia drawn to face Derry City in Europa League qualifiers, while Shamrock Rovers meet Malta’s Floriana in Champions League qualifying.
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