AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMountain Safety & Search: Rescuers in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan have recovered four bodies after an avalanche hit the Broad Peak expedition led by renowned climber Nirmal Purja, but six climbers remain missing as harsh weather hampers helicopter flights; the group included climbers from Nepal, Pakistan, Oman, the US and China. Tourism Finance Rules (Oman): Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued a circular requiring licensed tourism and hospitality businesses to collect an 8% service charge and distribute it in cash to employees monthly, with strict record-keeping and reporting. Border Operations (Oman): Royal Oman Police has boosted staffing and inspection equipment at the Empty Quarter (Rub’ al Khali) border crossing in Al Dhahirah to handle increased traveller flow during the current period. Travel Industry Spotlight: Heritance Hotels & Resorts launched “A Week Worth Tasting,” a Sri Lanka food-and-culture series across its Kandalama, Tea Factory and Ayurveda properties.
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