AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSports Tourism Spotlight: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Belden Namah welcomed NRL star Jarome Luai and 120+ international golfers to Papua New Guinea for the PNG Open, calling it a major boost for sports tourism and a sign of growing global confidence in PNG. NRL Chiefs Momentum: Luai was also officially framed as the PNG Chiefs’ “Player Number 1” during a Port Moresby airport welcome, with the club positioning itself as a Pacific talent pathway ahead of its 2028 NRL entry. Casino Watch: Papua New Guinea is moving closer to its first land-based casino as Pacific Pearl in the Paga Hill SEZ advertises for staff, with licensing still required before opening. Infrastructure & Access: Samarai Island’s “Reset Day” launched a 10-year restoration plan, including seawalls and rebuilding wharves, while also linking tourism and fisheries revival to the island’s heritage. Travel & Hospitality Jobs: Hilton’s Great Place to Work recognition highlights its team-focused programs across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, including discounted staff travel rates. Pacific Airfares Push: Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. urged a “One Pacific” airline alliance to improve connectivity and lower high fares across the region.
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