AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism Data Boost: PNGTPA and NCDC have launched a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey in Port Moresby to build a reliable database for tourism investment, event planning, and future capacity—especially for major fixtures like the 2028 PNG Chiefs Rugby Games. International Flights Return: Air Niugini will restart direct Port Moresby–Tokyo (Narita) flights from 18 July, with two weekly services, cutting travel time and strengthening PNG’s Asia-Pacific connectivity. New Regional Route: Solomon Airlines has launched its first Honiara–Port Moresby service in 15 years, aiming to grow trade, tourism, business travel, and people-to-people links. Sports Tourism Spotlight: Port Moresby is gearing up to host the OFC U16 Men’s Championship (starting Sunday to 25 July), with venue readiness, security, and visitor logistics front and centre. Travel-Friendly Planning: A new accommodation survey and upcoming major events are set to make it easier for visitors to find safe, convenient stays as PNG’s tourism push gathers pace. Regional Business Links: PNG and Solomon Islands reaffirmed plans to deepen economic cooperation, including transport, trade, mining, fisheries, agriculture, and smoother movement of goods and people. Climate Watch: A new WMO report warns Southwest Pacific oceans are warming and acidifying, threatening coastal communities, fisheries, tourism, and even the region’s last tropical glacier.
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