AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFashion & Culture: Pharrell Williams turned Louis Vuitton’s Paris menswear SS27 runway into a surf-drenched “coastline,” with a massive constructed wave and sand-filled set framing surfing as a universal way of belonging—plus a sustainability nod tied to French Polynesia’s coral restoration work. Tourism & Lifestyle: Tahiti Tourisme is pushing deeper into Australia with a “Tahiti Looks Nice!” trade push and new direct flights (Sydney–Papeete) aimed at widening visitors beyond the classic honeymoon crowd. Ocean Action: The Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa delivered USD 6.4 billion in new commitments, including French Polynesia’s plan to strengthen protections in the Tainui Atea Marine Protected Area with 27,000+ sq km of regulated fishing areas, coastal protection zones, and seamount protections. Indigenous Craft Revival: Tahiti is returning to tapa/barkcloth traditions, spotlighting makers who keep the technique alive and pass it on through cultural practice.
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