AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWellness & Leisure Investment: Fluidra Commercial ANZ is rolling out a new commercial wellness range—cold plunge pools, therapeutic water features and massage chairs—aimed at councils, aquatic centres, hotels and resorts, with custom filtration and sanitisation packages. Cross-border Mobility (China): China expanded visa-free entry to citizens of 50+ countries for up to 30 days (tourism and business), but most African nations remain excluded, with only Seychelles and Mauritius qualifying via bilateral deals. Travel Rules (Germany): Germany confirmed visa-free short stays for nationals of 62 countries outside the EU/Schengen in 2026 (up to 90 days in a 180-day period, no employment), and Andorra is included. Payments for SMEs (Statrys): Statrys launched local account capabilities in the UK, Germany, Luxembourg, Denmark and Liechtenstein for Hong Kong SMEs, letting firms route payments via local networks and manage costs with existing accounts. Andorra Sports Spotlight: At Pal Arinsal, US rider Bjorn Riley won his first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup race, while the women’s elite sprint went to Jenny Rissveds. Andorra Tourism Trend: “Alpine summer” demand is rising as heatwave-weary travellers shift to higher-altitude destinations; Switzerland and Andorra are newly added to a specialist’s cooler resort lineup. EU Diplomacy: The EU used a UN debate on Cuba to press for an end to the US embargo and also demanded Havana stop supporting Russia’s Ukraine invasion and pursue political and economic reforms.
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