AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPacific Islands Forum fallout: The 55th PIF Leaders’ Meeting in Palau is opening under strain as China-Taiwan tensions flare and several top leaders skip in person, with Vanuatu among those absent and Taiwan’s foreign minister attending as a development partner—Palau and Australia insist the Pacific agenda stays local, while China warns of “consequences” and questions Taiwan’s access. Vanuatu tourism business: Vision Hotels’ Deeley brothers have taken over Breakas Beach Resort on Efate’s Pango Peninsula, saying they’ll respect what guests love while investing to grow the property. Regional travel links: Qantas will double Brisbane–Koror (Palau) flights to two return services weekly in peak season from Dec 2026, boosting options for a four-day Palau trip. Sailing & destination draw: The Ocean Racing Club of Victoria plans to revive the Melbourne to Vanuatu Yacht Race in 2028, a long 1,885-nautical-mile passage ending in Vanuatu. Cruise momentum: Crown Princess kicks off the Australian cruise season with an early Sydney arrival, signalling a busier summer for regional ports.
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