AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Tourism: Samoa’s 78-4 win over France sets up next week’s Kumuls clash in Port Moresby. Jarome Luai and Brian To’o, who will join the PNG Chiefs, are among the visiting stars drawing attention to the city. Tourism Investment: At the PNG Tourism Summit, MRDC chief Augustine Mano urged government and private-sector investment to grow tourism and diversify the economy. PNG is targeting K3.6 billion in tourism output. Regional Cooperation: SPTO chief Christopher Cocker called for stronger Pacific collaboration, better transport links and sustainable investment, noting PNG was the region’s fifth-largest destination by visitor arrivals in 2025. Places to Stay: Kutubu Heritage Hotel is due to open in November, offering a base for trips to Mount Bosavi. Port Moresby has also welcomed PNG’s first Sheraton. Visitor Experience: A call to fix Port Moresby’s unreliable public transport highlights how safer, better-organised services could improve the city for residents and visitors.
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