AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTourism & Culture: PNG’s booth won Best Booth at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, with Air Niugini and PNGTPA highlighting diving, birdwatching, trekking, islands, festivals and coffee. Eco-Travel: Bautama Mangrove Educational Boardwalk opened in Central Province, creating an outdoor classroom to protect mangroves and teach conservation. Nature Lodges: A new modern apartment wing at Magic Mountain Nature Lodge in Mt Hagen boosts eco-tourism, with plans to expand trekking and birdwatching. Connectivity: Misima Minerals signed an MoA with Milne Bay to lease and operate Misima Aerodrome, aiming to restore commercial flights and improve access to the island. Sports Tourism: PNG Chiefs keep recruiting ahead of their 2028 NRL entry, while Cameron Munster says talks with the Chiefs will resume later due to injury. Safety on the Water: Authorities continue searches after multiple PNG maritime incidents, including a deadly boat capsize off Lihir Island that killed six expatriates. Investment Watch: NCD Governor Powes Parkop invited China’s R&F to invest in Port Moresby waterfront sites, while R&F explores tourism, hospitality and real estate opportunities. Community Screenings: Tukana returns to Bougainville with free community screenings starting July 30.
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