AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainable Ecotourism: Brunei has launched a one-year Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) certification project for two nature sites—Ulu Temburong National Park and Luagan Lalak Recreational Park—aiming to boost internationally aligned, community-focused conservation and responsible tourism. Visa-Free Travel: Taiwan extended visa-free entry for Brunei passport holders (and Thailand and the Philippines) until 31 July 2027, supporting more short-stay travel and people-to-people links. Tourism Safety & Comfort: With regional haze expected to return and potentially turn “severe,” travellers are being warned to plan around August–September conditions, including eye/throat irritation and mask use. Regional Travel Context: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN the US is “with ASEAN 100 per cent,” warning that any move to control and toll the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global trade—an issue that can ripple into travel costs and planning. Brunei in the Wider Air-Travel Orbit: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is underway in Australia with embedded personnel including Brunei, underscoring ongoing regional connectivity and movement that can affect nearby travel schedules.
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