AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Tourism Numbers: Eurostat reports EU overnight stays in tourist accommodation rose to 471.1 million in Q1 2026 (+3.4%). Lithuania in the Mix: Lithuania saw the biggest drop among EU states with -12.9% in Q1, while foreign visitors made up about 46.6% of all EU nights. Schengen Visa Pressure: The European Commission says it will propose targeted, tighter Schengen visa rules for Russian citizens next year, after 11 countries including Lithuania urged Brussels to close loopholes that still allow large numbers of Russian tourists to travel. Vilnius Air Connectivity: Arkia Israeli Airlines launched Vilnius–Tel Aviv flights, operating three times a week in the summer season. Food Tourism Boost: Five Lithuanian restaurants earned Michelin stars in the new guide, including first-timers Red Brick and Deep Roots. Local Travel Picks: A Curonian Spit beach guide and a spotlight on the remote TonyResort woodland stay are pushing Lithuania’s nature-and-relaxation appeal.
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