AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFIFA U-turn: Gianni Infantino has scrapped FIFA’s plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights to private investors after a fast, global backlash. UEFA says it has “lost confidence” in FIFA leadership, citing a “shabby, back room, opaque” deal, while CONCACAF and the AFC also opposed the proposal—leaving Infantino’s political standing inside FIFA in serious trouble. Climate shock: The UN warns a strengthening El Niño could break records and push the world into “uncharted territory,” with climate change amplifying extreme heat and storms. Caribbean tourism hit: Seaweed sargassum is smothering beaches across the Caribbean and Mexico, with scientists reporting unusually large growth in the region and warning of major impacts on marine life and tourism. Tourism resilience push: Jamaica’s Edmund Bartlett argues resilience financing is now essential for tourism-dependent economies, calling for a shift from reaction to anticipation. Sports culture: St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed thousands of cruise passengers to Basseterre, boosting local businesses and street-level tourism.
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