AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism & Spending: Hawaii reported April 2026 visitor spending of $1.77bn (+4.8% y/y) even as total arrivals dipped slightly to 828,959 (-0.5%), with higher average daily spend ($278, +14.1%) and a shorter average stay (7.69 days vs 8.33). Cruise Demand: Viking’s new 2028–29 world cruise plans include overnight calls in multiple ports and stops in French Polynesia (Tahiti and Bora Bora) plus the Cook Islands, underlining how long-haul itineraries keep building demand for regional tourism. Regional Security & Trade Risks: Fiji’s biggest cocaine bust (2.64 tonnes, about $3bn) tied to the Vatia jetty was linked to Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, with authorities pointing to cross-border criminal networks—an issue that can directly affect maritime logistics and business confidence across the Pacific. Aviation–Tourism Partnerships: The Cook Islands hosted ASPA81, focusing on “Island Economies in Flight” and bringing airlines, airports and tourism bodies together to strengthen regional connectivity.
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