AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoResort Upgrade in Bora Bora: IHG and long-time partner Pacific Beachcomber are transforming the InterContinental Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa into Regent Bora Bora, with the 84-villa, all-overwater property reopening in late 2027 on a private motu—plus Regent’s “Personal Havens” and a dedicated guest contact team. French Polynesia on Screen: Travel journalist Peter Greenberg’s TV special “Hidden Tahiti” spotlights Polynesian navigation, va’a canoeing, reef fishing, pearl diving, and Marquesas dance, with Paul Gauguin making a cameo. Luxury Travel Deals: National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is offering up to $2,000 air credit on select 2027 trips, including “Pearls of the Pacific: The Society and Tuamotu Islands,” for bookings made Sept. 15–Nov. 4, 2026. Marine Life Spotlight: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2026 goes to Julien Anton for a rare seahorse scene around Tahiti and Moorea, highlighting how little of the ocean has been explored. Mystery, Explained: A viral “blacked-out triangle” in the Pacific Ocean from Google Maps conspiracy chatter is reported to have a real-world explanation after the theories ran wild. Cruise Industry Watch: A new cruise order book signals broader demand and more varied ship types, from large vessels to hydrogen-powered and destination-focused expedition options.
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