AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMiddle East Energy Shock: Oil jumped after renewed US-Iran strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent back above $90 and reviving inflation and rate-hike worries across markets. Travel Tech & Consumer Experience: Sabre was named official ATM Travel Tech Strategic Partner for Arabian Travel Market 2026, highlighting a shift toward agentic AI that can search, book and service trips in real time. Hospitality Demand Shift: Retaj Hotels & Hospitality says the next Middle East hotel growth wave will be driven less by new rooms and more by family-focused experiences, tech-enabled journeys, and stronger human service. Retail & Payments Resilience: QNB Group renewed ISO 22301 business continuity certification, reinforcing uninterrupted service across its network. Premium Food Branding: SanLucar, a premium fruit supplier, is expanding its global blueberry program and China presence as part of a vertically integrated supply push. Tourism Route Building: Delta launched nonstop Atlanta–Riyadh service from Oct 23, aiming to capture business and leisure demand via Saudi Arabia’s growing hub status.
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