AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTourism Accolades: The Cook Islands has been named Oceania’s Leading Island Destination for a fourth straight year at the 2026 World Travel Awards, with Te Mato Manava Tūroto highlighting the role of accommodation, tour operators, airline partners and local hospitality. Tourism Skills Pipeline: Te Arata’a o te Pae Tūroto – the Cook Islands Tourism youth pathway – is now taking Expressions of Interest for the 2027 scholarship intake, closing 21 October, aiming to connect students with industry experience and study options. Visitor Experience: Muri Beach Club Hotel is promoting a Day Pass concept for non-staying guests, letting visitors enjoy the beachfront, pool and lagoon access without booking a room. Climate & Ocean Policy: Prime Minister Mark Brown is heading to Pacific Pre-COP31 in Fiji and Tuvalu to push for simpler, faster climate finance for small island states, plus stronger ocean recognition and resilience projects. Regional Diplomacy: Cook Islands High Commissioner Michael John Henry was welcomed by Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in Suva, with discussions covering trade, investment, tourism and labour mobility ahead of Pre-COP31. Deep-Sea Mining Debate: A new Cook Islands News feature spotlights community concerns over proposed deep-sea mining, weighing potential economic gains against environmental and cultural risks.
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