AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGelephu Gathering: Around 100,000 people are expected for the November 1 raising of 108 Jangchub Chortens. About 84,000 have registered, and more than 30,000 vehicles are expected; hotels are filling fast as authorities arrange temporary campsites, manage traffic and urge visitors to carpool. Tourism Honours: Bhutan was named Best Leading Heritage Destination for the second year at the South Asian Travel Awards. Seven Bhutanese hotels and resorts also collected 10 awards, highlighting the country’s cultural and hospitality offerings. Travel Payments: Bhutanese users have completed 8,621 UPI transactions in India since September, but some payments still fail as more banks work to join the system. US Travel: A new US policy suspends visa issuance to Bhutanese citizens, according to the State Department announcement.
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