AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDirect air access for Vanuatu: Fiji Airways is adding more capacity on the Vancouver–Nadi route (three flights weekly from June), letting travellers book a single protected itinerary onward to Port Vila via Air Vanuatu—an easier path for North American visitors who previously faced messy multi-carrier journeys. Regional tourism & culture: The Aelan Riddim Festival returns in Honiara this weekend (May 30), with Pacific artists including Vanuatu’s Shaza and Air Niugini support helping regional performers travel and connect. Climate accountability with Vanuatu at the centre: The UN General Assembly backed a climate resolution introduced by Vanuatu, affirming states’ legal duties under international law—while the US voted against it. Pacific travel data spotlight: SPTO and Kiribati’s Tourism Authority released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey 2025 Annual Report, adding fresh numbers on visitor behaviour and spending. Maritime safety concern (Vanuatu-flagged vessel): Reports say a Vanuatu-flagged cargo ship (ANT) was hit by a Russian drone in the Black Sea, injuring two crew and raising fresh worries for international shipping routes.
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