AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuatemala Tourism & Travel: White Desert is unveiling “Dr. Jones: Colombia to Guatemala,” a 2027 luxury aerial expedition that links remote regions via a restored 1940s DC-3 aircraft for deep cultural immersion and hard-to-reach access. Regional Tourism Growth: El Salvador says international arrivals hit 2.5 million in the first half of 2026—up 103% vs. 2019—with Guatemala the biggest source market (about 1.1 million visitors). Air Connectivity: Avianca adds midyear peak-season routes, including seasonal service from Guatemala City to Chicago and San Francisco, plus new links like New York–Pereira and San Salvador–Montreal. Travel Safety Watch: A Cyclospora parasite outbreak in the U.S. has sickened 1,000+ people, with health officials noting Canada isn’t investigating a parallel outbreak. Border & Mobility: The U.S. is moving border screening south with biometric and identity-sharing efforts involving Guatemala’s migration system. Travel Policy: The UK makes its mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) live for visa-free visitors from 85 countries.
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