AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorld Cup Travel: Mexico and South Africa have started releasing their 26-man squads for the 2026 tournament (48 teams, June 11–July 19), with more lineups expected as base camps and travel plans ramp up. Roadside Welcome: Tennessee unveiled its first new “Welcome to Tennessee” sign design since 1995, starting with Unicoi County and rolling out to 16 interstate entry points via TDOT over the coming months. Nashville Access: Quincy Regional Airport launched nonstop flights to Nashville via Contour Airlines, adding five round trips weekly and aiming to boost tourism and connections. Music City Hospitality: Hilton announced “Undergraduate by Hilton,” a new college-town brand targeting students, families, alumni and sports fans, with the first property expected in 2027. Local Travel Disruptions: Memphis is in the middle of a multi-phase Elvis Presley Boulevard improvement project near Graceland, with utility work, drainage, sidewalks and landscaping planned through early 2027. Outdoor & Safety: Tick season is surging in Tennessee and nearby states, with homeowners urged to create tick-free zones around yards and manage leaf litter and mowing. Health Alerts: A cruise GI illness outbreak sickened a dozen guests and crew on a National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions sailing; symptoms included diarrhea and vomiting.
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