AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoOcean Protection & Voyaging Diplomacy: 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 cultural practitioners, scientists, and government leaders from across Oceania (including French Polynesia) to strengthen ancestral voyaging ties and push high-seas marine conservation. Tahiti Sports Spotlight: Samoa’s Olympic sailor Vaimo’oi’a Astrid Ripley will compete at the 2026 Oceania Championships in Tahiti (ʻĀrue, 26–30 May) in the ILCA 6 class, a key step toward the 2027 Pacific Games and a chance for Pacific athletes to race at high level close to home. Cruise Culture, With Tahiti in the Mix: Viking unveiled its 2028–29 World Cruise plans, including a 142-day voyage that crosses the Pacific and includes stops in French Polynesia (Tahiti and Bora Bora) plus the Cook Islands, alongside longer itineraries that also feature Hawaii and other Pacific ports. Regional Travel Demand: Norwegian Cruise Line extended its 2026–27 South Pacific season with more “close-to-home” itineraries, citing strong interest from Australians and highlighting that guests cruise for local culture and relaxation—an angle that keeps Tahiti and nearby islands in the spotlight.
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