AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCook Islands Food: Rarotonga’s progressive dinner is among four recommended food adventures, serving local dishes such as ika mata, rukau and meats cooked in an earth oven at three island homes. Tourism Policy: Public consultation is open on the draft national tourism policy, with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation seeking community views on tourism’s role in local life, culture, the environment and the economy. Inclusive Tourism: The Pacific Tourism Organisation has launched a 2026–2030 action plan focused on women’s participation, inclusive planning and better workplace practices; Cook Islands tourism chief Karla Eggelton urged the industry to turn it into action. Travel Update: A Sri Lankan woman stranded in Rarotonga since 2023 remains unable to return home while awaiting transit permission through Australia or New Zealand. Regional Connections: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines plan year-round Seattle–Papeete flights from June 2027, offering another route into French Polynesia. After the Storm: Aitutaki was left relatively unscathed by Cyclone Wati, though rough seas, power-line damage and evacuations affected residents.
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