AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Visa Bonds: Papua New Guinea is pushing for more dialogue with the United States after Washington made a US$20,000 refundable visa bond permanent for B-1/B-2 business and tourism travellers from PNG, Fiji, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu—aimed at curbing overstays, but raising costs and concern for Pacific travellers. Vanuatu Connectivity: Santo’s tourism body ESTA says domestic aviation recovery still isn’t delivering reliable flights, with ongoing cancellations and schedule changes more than two years after Air Vanuatu’s liquidation. Cruise Momentum: Mitsui Ocean Cruises will debut in Australia in Feb 2027 with a “Circle Pacific” voyage calling at Cairns and visiting Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Tahiti, plus lesser-seen Pacific ports. Tourism Product Spotlight: Vanuatu Tourism Office coverage highlights easy add-ons from Port Vila—Mele Cascades, Lelepa Island day tours, Hideaway Island snorkelling and the Underwater Post Office, plus Jungle Zipline. Regional Events: The OFC Men’s Champions League kicks off in Fiji with Galaxy FC (Vanuatu) in Group B against Rewa FC and Lae City FC, with matches streamed free on DAZN.
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