AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTourism Numbers: Azerbaijan welcomed 1.09 million tourists in the first half of 2026, with arrivals led by Russia (28.1%), Turkey (21.0%) and Iran (8.2%), while air travel stayed dominant (71.1%). Rail Travel Upgrade: Passenger capacity on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route jumped by about 120% after adding more coaches, with demand so strong that trains are often running at full occupancy. Safety in Heat: Azerbaijan’s Emergency Ministry urged strict fire-safety ahead of a weekend heatwave, warning of higher risks from open flames, smoking and overloaded electrical wiring. Cultural Tourism Push: The 5th National Yaylag Festival kicked off in Goygol’s Khan Yurdu ethno-settlement, featuring crafts, ethnosport events and traditional cuisine. IDP Housing Rules: New amendments reshape social support for internally displaced persons, including a Permanent Resettlement Fund plan for housing in liberated territories. Regional Tourism Link: Azerbaijani journalists toured Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul area, including hot springs and World Nomad Games sites, as part of a tourism and culture exchange. Wellness Trend (Global): A global piece on saunas and bath traditions highlights the wider “heat-seeking” wellness boom that’s also popular across Azerbaijan’s neighboring cultures.
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