AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCruise Tourism: Ponant and Paul Gauguin are offering 10% off all 2027 French Polynesia voyages through January 4, aiming to stimulate bookings. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges from November 15; on specified Pacific routes, standard container fees will reach US$535 for a 20-foot unit and US$1,070 for a 40-foot unit, adding pressure to shipping costs. Island Connections: Aranui’s 2028 programme expands service to the Austral Islands, with 19 Aranoa voyages, up from 14 in 2027, alongside Marquesas trips on Aranui 5. Tourism Trade: Virtuoso’s French Polynesia event led to a global commercial agreement with Ponant, offering member agencies increased commissions and client benefits. Climate Risks: A strengthening El Niño could bring below-normal rainfall to southern French Polynesia, threatening water supplies, agriculture and marine-based livelihoods.
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