AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate Risk: A strong to very strong El Niño is forecast for early 2027, with drier-than-usual conditions expected across the southwest Pacific, including southern French Polynesia — a potential strain on tourism, agriculture and water supplies. Cruise Tourism: Carnival will send two ships out of Australia in March 2028; one final Sydney–Los Angeles voyage will visit French Polynesia. Carnival says two ships will remain based in Australia. Travel Access: Hawaiian Airlines plans to launch three weekly Seattle–Tahiti flights on June 11, 2027, adding a year-round direct link for visitors from the US Pacific Northwest. Tourism Outlook: A regional survey found 47% of Pacific tourism operators increased revenue over the past year, but limited international air links remain the sector’s biggest growth barrier. Bookings: Ponant and Paul Gauguin Cruises are offering 10% deposits on more than 350 sailings, including French Polynesia itineraries, for new bookings through January 31, 2027.
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