AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOcean Protection & Indigenous Voyaging: Rapa Nui’s ocean council Koro Nui o te Vaikava o Rapa Nui, with the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Pacific Pwo Navigators, hosted Te Piri mā’ohi o Te Moana Nui a Hiva, bringing together voyaging leaders, cultural practitioners, scientists, and government reps from across Oceania (including French Polynesia) to share wayfinding knowledge and push high-seas marine conservation. Sport & Regional Pathways: Samoa’s Olympic sailor Vaimo’oi’a Astrid Ripley will compete at the 2026 Oceania Championships in Tahiti (26–30 May) in the ILCA 6 class, a key step toward the 2027 Pacific Games and a chance to race against top regional talent close to home. Cruise Culture Spotlight: Viking unveiled its 2028–29 World Cruise plans, including a 142-day itinerary on Viking Vesta that crosses the Pacific with stops in Hawaii and French Polynesia (Tahiti and Bora Bora mentioned in coverage), plus New Zealand and Australia, with overnight port stays and many guided tours. Aviation & Tourism Links: The Cook Islands hosted ASPA81, gathering Pacific airline and tourism leaders to discuss “Island Economies in Flight” and strengthen regional connectivity—an angle that matters for how visitors reach Polynesia.
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