AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup & Cabo Verde’s brand lift: Cabo Verde’s “Pico” Lopes was welcomed back to Ireland by family and Shamrock Rovers fans after the island nation’s historic run that pushed Argentina to extra time, turning the team into a global talking point and a business magnet for diaspora-led deals and attention. Global trade & logistics: CMA CGM announced new July 2026 peak season surcharges, including a US$200/TEU charge on China-to-West Africa North Range shipments covering Cape Verde, plus other route-specific fees that could raise import costs. Hospitality supply chain: Marriott’s global beverage switch from Pepsi to Coca-Cola (rolling out across ~10,000 hotels) signals knock-on effects for hotel operators and suppliers in Africa, including markets where Marriott is expanding. Consumer travel risk: UK watchdog Which? says Tripadvisor’s AI hotel summaries can miss serious safety complaints, citing Cape Verde’s Riu Palace Santa Maria as an example—raising reputational and liability concerns for tourism businesses. Diplomacy & business ties: India appointed Sanjeev Jain as its next ambassador to South Korea; he previously served as ambassador to Cabo Verde, underscoring ongoing links that can support trade and investment.
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