AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoVisitor Economy Update: June 2026 visitor spending in Hawaii rose to $1.98b (+0.6%) with 858,577 arrivals (+0.2%), but stays shortened to 7.86 days (-11.3%). Health & Travel Notices: The CDC updated its dengue destination list, changing which countries— including Samoa, Tonga and the Cook Islands—are flagged for travellers; chikungunya guidance was also refreshed. COVID Rules Eased: Cook Islands travel requirements are loosening: RATs replace PCR for NZ arrivals, MIQ is scrapped for unvaccinated Cook Islanders/permanent residents, and positive-case isolation rules are aligned with New Zealand. Deep-Sea Mining Watch: NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer is running live-streamed ROV dives in Cook Islands waters as the global mining regulator still has no adopted mining code, citing missing baseline environmental science. Safety on the Water: Police report six rescues from rough conditions at Rutaki Passage after a tourist was swept into the current—warning locals and visitors to heed signage. Tourism Support: Te Pa’ata is a new digital support programme for Cook Islands holiday home operators, offering tools and expert guidance to strengthen resilience. Northern Group Links: Australia’s High Commissioner Susannah Hodson completed historic first visits to Pukapuka and Nassau, backing community projects including sports and new facilities. Culture & Community: Te Maeva Nui opened with an Avarua float parade, while a young leader urged traditional ariki to reconnect with youth to keep culture strong.
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