AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoWorld Cup travel relief: New York and New Jersey have cut World Cup shuttle bus fares by 75% after fan backlash, with Gov. Kathy Hochul dropping MetLife Stadium bus tickets from $80 to $20 and expanding yellow school-bus capacity; NJ Transit trains were also reduced to a $98 return from $150, with refunds for those who already paid more. Host-city housing pressure: Residents in host cities are still warning that the World Cup could worsen affordability, as hotels and short-term rentals tighten and advocates push for protections for tenants. Morocco on the match map: Morocco’s World Cup games in the US are set for June 13 (Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife) and June 19 (Scotland vs Morocco), keeping Moroccan fans firmly in the spotlight. Morocco tourism business moves: Intrepid launched “Stay Intrepid,” including a Morocco riad in the Marrakech medina, adding experience-led stays to its locally driven portfolio. Trade & tourism context: Morocco’s business leadership is also in focus, with CGEM candidates unveiling a roadmap aimed at delivering concrete results for companies.
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