AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCanal Water Cuts: The Panama Canal Authority is tightening operations as El Niño-driven drought bites, reducing daily transit slots to an average of 34 starting Sept. 4 (then down to 32 from Sept. 15), with Neopanamax slots capped at 9 and Panamax quotas falling from 25 to 23, plus deeper-draft limits for big ships. Digital Tax for Tourism & Travel Tech: Panama expects to raise over $100 million a year by applying a 7% ITBMS transfer tax on purchases and services booked through digital platforms like Amazon, Temu, Netflix, and others—aimed at closing a legal gap for online transactions. Cruise Demand: World cruise bookings are up more than 20% year over year, with longer multi-month sailings (80–187 days) drawing not just retirees but remote workers seeking “slow travel” with reliable onboard internet. Travel Safety/Service: A 71-year-old passenger alleges United Airlines failed to keep his oxygen concentrator working mid-flight and offered only a $150 credit afterward. Humanitarian Travel Impact: Colombia’s earthquake response is scaling up food aid for 100,000 people, with WFP distributing rations in affected cities—another reminder how disasters can disrupt regional travel plans.
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