AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Accolades: The Cook Islands has been named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for a fourth straight year at the 2026 World Travel Awards, with Tourism Corporation saying the win reflects the whole sector’s people-first hospitality. Tourism Pathways: Te Mato Manava Tūroto has opened Expressions of Interest for the 2027 Te Arata’a o te Pae Tūroto youth tourism scholarships, linking school, industry experience and training for future workers. Muri Experience: Muri Beach Club Hotel is promoting a Day Pass that lets visitors enjoy lagoonfront facilities, pool time and food and beverage without booking a room. Climate & Ocean Focus: PM Mark Brown heads to Pacific Pre-COP31 in Tuvalu and Fiji to push for faster, simpler climate finance and stronger ocean recognition, while Cook Islands High Commissioner Henry meets Fiji PM Rabuka on trade, tourism and regional priorities. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A new Cook Islands youth-led discussion highlights the push-pull between potential seabed mineral income and environmental/cultural risks. Security Watch: Cook Islands police say they’re keeping a close eye on gang movements in the islands amid concerns about international recruitment.
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