AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIran Fallout on Food Prices: A CNN report says the renewed US-Israel war on Iran is pushing up ingredient costs across Asia, with street vendors and diners in places like South Korea already adjusting prices for staples such as noodles. Tourism Shock in the Gulf: Dubai is rolling out an “A Dubai Invite” scheme offering residents rewards to bring visitors back after hotel occupancy reportedly plunged following Iran-linked attacks. Travel Retail Hit: SSP Group flagged that the Middle East conflict is weighing on passenger numbers and sales in Gulf travel hubs, with Q3 Gulf markets trading at about 65% of the prior year. New Openings in the Region: SUPA Uzbek Culinary House is set to open in Dubai, bringing Uzbek plov, samsa and kebabs to Millennium Al Barsha Hotel. Hospitality Expansion: Hotel Okura Thermal Resort & Spa Cappadocia (Türkiye) is scheduled to open in 2028, adding multiple dining venues and a major spa to the region’s food-and-leisure draw.
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