AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Tourism Networking: Fiji again hosted the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE 2026) at Crowne Plaza Nadi, bringing Pacific businesses and partners together with Fiji Airways backing. Cook Islands Rugby Spotlight: Valentine Holmes says he’ll make himself available for the Cook Islands at the Rugby League World Cup, after injury kept him out of earlier qualifying matches. Health & Community: New Zealand College of Chiropractic interns return to Rarotonga for free spinal health checks and holistic adjustments at Te Atukura Grounds from Saturday, June 6. Tourism Data & Planning: SPTO and Niue Tourism shared 2025 International Visitor Survey findings, while SPTO also stressed stronger tourism-aviation partnerships at ASPA81 in Rarotonga. Fuel Pressure in the Northern Group: Penrhyn Island burned its last 100 litres of diesel, borrowing 5,000 litres from Te Kukupa II and restricting power use as June deliveries loom. Sustainable Tourism Debate: Cook Islands tourism leaders warn visitor growth is outpacing waste capacity, and stakeholders reviewed progress on the Destination Stewardship Plan. China Connectivity: PM Mark Brown’s visit to Wuzhou, Guangxi, highlighted new cooperation and connectivity tied to the MV Tuitui Moana. Visitor Spend Signal: April visitor spending rose in Hawaii (DBEDT), with fewer arrivals but higher daily spend—an indicator worth watching for Pacific demand trends.
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