AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTourism & Investment: IHG Hotels & Resorts will rebrand Bora Bora’s InterContinental Resort & Thalasso Spa as Regent Bora Bora, marking the first Regent property in French Polynesia; the resort closed for renovations on June 1 and is set to reopen in late 2027, with 84 overwater villas and a luxury upgrade while keeping a Polynesian feel. Security & Trade: A new reporting trip highlights how French Polynesia is increasingly used in international drug trafficking routes, with French state forces handling policing and border security as cocaine and methamphetamine transit toward Australia and New Zealand, alongside a growing local meth market. Food Systems & Resilience: Breadfruit advocates from across the Pacific met in Hawai‘i to tackle supply-chain bottlenecks and boost demand for ‘ulu, framing the crop as a lever for healthier diets, food security, and climate resilience. Climate & Maritime Rights: Pacific leaders pushed climate urgency at the UN General Assembly, while a UN declaration aims to keep maritime boundaries legally stable as sea levels rise. Regional Business Context: Pacific media leaders are calling for stronger journalism networks and funding models, including new training and AI-focused work, as misinformation pressures grow.
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