AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 hours agoSailing & Sport: Samoa’s Olympic sailor Vaimo’oi’a Astrid Ripley is set to compete at the 2026 Oceania Championships in Tahiti (ʻĀrue, 26–30 May), racing in the ILCA 6 class and building momentum toward the 2027 Pacific Games, with organisers highlighting the event’s role in testing race formats and pathways for Pacific athletes. Travel & Culture: Viking has announced its 2028–2029 World Cruise itineraries, including a 142-day voyage aboard Viking Vesta that will cross the Pacific and include French Polynesia, with 62 guided tours, overnight stays in 16 cities, and up to 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. Regional Connectivity: The Cook Islands hosted ASPA81 in Rarotonga (18–20 May), bringing together Pacific aviation and tourism leaders to discuss “Island Economies in Flight” and strengthen partnerships that support regional connectivity. Ocean Lifestyle: A humpback whale encounter in Niue highlights the South Pacific’s whale-migration season and the island’s appeal for divers seeking a quieter, less-touristed experience.
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