AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCruise & Tourism: Seabourn opened bookings for its 2029 “Iconic Islands & Remote Horizons” 138-day world cruise from Miami to Lisbon (Jan 7–May 26, 2029), with 58 destinations across 31 countries and more than 25 UNESCO sites, including rare calls such as Bora Bora and Nuku Hiva, plus 20 extended stays. Local Business & Connectivity: French Polynesian turboprop operator Air Moana is seeking up to €17m (about $19.7m) to finance schedule growth and fleet replacement. Maritime Economy: Tahiti Cruise Club elected a new executive committee led by Edouard Gaide, as cruise activity in French Polynesia has tripled since 2012 and is expected to keep rising with 1,300 port calls planned this year. Regional Policy & Infrastructure: French Polynesia will host the 10th Pacific Water and Wastewater Ministers Meeting and the 17th PWWA Conference & Expo in Papeete (Aug 31–Sep 4), focusing on governance and sustainable financing for water and wastewater services. Blue Pacific Security: President Moetai Brotherson used the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau to push for regional action on threats to the “Ocean of Peace,” including deep-sea mining, plastic pollution and climate change.
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