AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHigh Arctic Deals: Aurora Expeditions is offering savings of up to 30% (to $9,399pp twin share) on select Svalbard and Greenland voyages, with Northern Lights and Zodiac cruising highlights. Rarotonga Stay & Package: The Edgewater Resort & Spa is promoting a five-night Rarotonga beachfront escape from $1,599pp twin share via House of Travel, including flights, transfers and daily tropical breakfast. World Cup Pathway: New Zealand has secured Oceania’s direct qualification spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cook Islands among the OFC nations in the qualifying campaign. Beach Plastic Push: A baseline study says Cook Islands beach plastic pollution is driven by tourism and community habits, prompting calls for targeted waste management and tighter collaboration. Local Food Tourism: “Taste of the Cook Islands” returns to Te Tapora Kai at Punanga Nui Market, spotlighting local dishes, live music and new vendors. Wildlife Threat: Te Ipukarea Society warns feral cats are threatening Rarotonga’s rare seabirds, including nesting petrels in the cloud forest. Fuel Squeeze: Penrhyn Island has used its last 100 litres of diesel and borrowed 5,000 litres from the police patrol boat, while power use is restricted as fuel prices rise. Tourism Connectivity Talk: SPTO says stronger tourism-and-aviation partnerships are key to unlocking sustainable growth across the Pacific, following discussions at the ASPA meeting hosted in the Cook Islands.
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