AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUNESCO & Heritage Tourism: São Tomé’s colonial “rocas” (plantation estates) have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, spotlighting sites like the crumbling Sundy plantation on Príncipe—while abandoned estates pose a preservation challenge and private investors eye tourism potential. Diplomacy & Travel Links: In Belgrade, Serbia’s Dušan Kozarev met São Tomé and Príncipe’s Horácio de Sousa, reaffirming ties and stressing economic cooperation, especially tourism, alongside security and defence. Regional Travel Business: euroAtlantic’s new CEO Calitis discusses how long-haul widebody ACMI needs both Boeing and Airbus, with the airline also operating a Lisbon–São Tomé and Príncipe route. Air Connectivity Watch: A report says Africa’s 18% population share drives only 2% of global air traffic, blaming high costs and inconvenience—highlighting why routes like Lisbon–São Tomé can stay pricey. Travel Planning Tips: A travel pro shares practical advice for booking flights, choosing seats, using airline apps, and handling special needs like wheelchair requests.
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