AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoBhutan Tourism & Policy: Bhutan has become the first country to adopt Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) nationally, putting a price tag on ecosystem services—about US$6.2 billion for 2024—alongside GDP and Gross National Happiness. Regional Climate & Travel Safety: Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah used his UNGA address to push “climate justice” and propose a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism led by Nepal, India and China, calling for shared satellite monitoring, early-warning systems, and cross-border disaster coordination—issues that directly affect trekking and tourism safety across the Himalayas. On-the-ground Travel Risk: Two Indian tourists died after falling from a rafting boat on Bhutan’s Mochhu River near Yebisa village; one woman was rescued, and the victims were reportedly on a week-long Bhutan tour. Tourism Partnerships: Thailand and Bhutan launched the “Healing and Happiness” campaign in Tokyo to strengthen the “Two Kingdoms, One Destination” tourism partnership. Payments for Travelers: India’s new UPI Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework is set to take effect from Oct 15, and sources say it could apply in 11 overseas markets including Bhutan—raising questions for merchants, not travelers.
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