AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMontenegro EU Visa Update: Montenegro says it will introduce visas for Russian citizens by the end of September as part of EU accession alignment, ending visa-free stays of up to 30 days; VFS Global will take applications in eight Russian cities, a big shift for a market that reportedly brought around 230,000 visitors in the past year. Luxury Tourism Spotlight: Regent Porto Montenegro is pitching a safe, peaceful summer in Boka Kotorska, with fast access from Tivat by speedboat and a focus on romantic stays, Adriatica Beach Club vibes, and yacht-marina luxury. Resort Openings & Upgrades: Banyan Tree’s Mamula Island (its first Europe resort) is now open and debuting its summer season, while Regent Porto Montenegro is also rolling out new features for the season. Travel Services for Visitors: Kiwitaxi is expanding its “Women Driving Women” private-transfer option to Montenegro (and 24 other countries), letting female travelers choose a female driver at no extra cost. Local Heritage & Nature: Bar’s ancient olive tree is finally bearing fruit again after years of recovery work, with harvesting reported after a four-season gap. Regional Travel Context: Transport groups from Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia are pushing the EU for a fix over EES rules that treat professional lorry drivers like tourists once they exceed 90 days.
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