AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS Travel Costs: Cabo Verde is among 50 countries whose nationals face a US visa bond of up to $20,000; the updated list does not specify Cabo Verde’s implementation date. Tourism Growth: The country welcomed a record 1.25 million hotel guests in 2025, up 6% year on year, while tourism helped drive GDP growth of 6.3%, according to the World Bank. Sal accounted for nearly 60% of hotel arrivals. Air Links: Azores Airlines plans to maintain connections with Cabo Verde as parent SATA Group pursues the carrier’s privatization; the group has received eight expressions of interest for a stake of at least 75%. Startup Funding: An ECOWAS startup competition drew about 9,000 applications, with organizers projecting up to $5 million in investment opportunities through its deal room.
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