AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSports & Community: The 2026 Trukai Fun Run kicked off today across seven PNG provinces—Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, Kokopo, Goroka, Kundiawa and Mt Hagen—bringing families, corporate teams and emergency services together for Team PNG’s biggest community fundraiser. Medical Tourism: Pacific International Hospital in Port Moresby will run its first Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery Program from 22–26 August 2026, led by visiting Australian orthopedic specialists. Aviation & Connectivity: Air Niugini resumes nonstop Port Moresby–Tokyo (Narita) flights from 18 July 2026, with two weekly services, cutting travel time and boosting PNG’s Asia-Pacific links. Tourism Planning: PNGTPA and NCDC launched a National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey to improve tourism investment decisions and event readiness. Regional Routes: Solomon Airlines begins its inaugural Honiara–Port Moresby service, aiming to grow trade, tourism and people-to-people travel between the two countries. Maritime Skills: Steamships and Australia Awards PNG relaunch the Women in Maritime scholarship, supporting up to 10 women per year with sea-time placements toward Officer of the Watch qualifications. Culture & Festivals: The Sel Kambang Festival continues to draw visitors with North Fly traditional attire and dance, celebrating unique PNG heritage. What’s On: Travel Madness Expo 2026 runs in Manila for three days with major travel deals and brand partners.
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