AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Data & Strategy: The Pacific Tourism Organisation, with Niue’s Tourism Office under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, released the 2024 International Visitor Survey, highlighting visitor preferences, spending and experiences to guide regional tourism planning. Energy & Cost Pressures: Cook Islands Opposition backs the National Energy Response Framework but warns government must act early to avoid uncertainty for families, businesses and the Pa Enua. Fuel Supply Risk: Penrhyn Island in the Northern Group has hit a diesel crunch, drawing on 5,000 litres borrowed from police patrol boat Te Kukupa II while restricting power use until the next barge delivery expected late June. Aviation–Tourism Link: At ASPA81 in Rarotonga, tourism and airline leaders stressed stronger aviation partnerships to improve connectivity and support sustainable tourism growth. Tourism Outlook: The industry warns the Cook Islands remains exposed to a global slowdown, even as government points to a worst-case 5% GDP decline scenario. Shipping Connectivity: PM Mark Brown says the MV Tuitui Moana’s completion in China is a milestone for safer, more reliable inter-island shipping and improved access for communities. Budget Scrutiny: The 2026/27 national Budget is drawing increasing scrutiny from opposition and business over priorities and spending choices.
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