AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAirport & Air Travel Upgrade: Hoskins Airport Upgrade hits 78% completion in West New Britain, with the runway extended to 1,580 metres to handle larger aircraft, aiming for late-2026 delivery. Tourism Promotion: PNG is showcasing cultural, natural and adventure attractions at the Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo, with Air Niugini highlighting direct Port Moresby–Hong Kong flights and strong visitor interest. Hospitality Skills Pipeline: IHG PNG partners with Caritas to train young Papua New Guineans for hospitality careers, building local talent across its Port Moresby hotels. Remote Health Access: Australia backs Samaritan Aviation with seaplane support to speed emergency care and supplies to isolated communities in East Sepik and Gulf. Digital Services for Travellers & Locals: Lae City Authority launches ServiceLink with NiuPay, letting residents pay land taxes online to reduce office queues and cash handling. Sports Tourism: Trukai renews sponsorship of the Game Fishing Association PNG National Titles for four years, with the 50th event set for Lae next March. Community Safety: The National Airports Corporation condemns armed robbery at a contractor’s Finschhafen airstrip upgrade site, calling it an attack on workers and national progress.
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