AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSustainable Tourism Spotlight (Tanna): A new story from Tanna is turning heads in travel circles: after Cyclone Pam, local guide Rex Aipen chose to build his house around a wild apple tree—because the tree “spoke” to him in a dream, and because on Tanna, nature often decides what gets built and what gets left standing. Air Access & Costs (Air Vanuatu): Air Vanuatu is pushing fleet renewal while relying on government fuel subsidies to stop ticket prices jumping during the Middle East crisis; runway work on Tanna is also underway where overhanging trees previously limited fully loaded takeoffs. Trade Momentum (Santo): In Brisbane, Vanuatu Tourism Office and partners promoted Espiritu Santo with a big boost for Australians: Solomon Airlines now runs two direct flights per week from Brisbane to Santo. Regional Context (Pacific diplomacy): The Pacific Islands Forum is still holding in-person meetings despite fuel and budget strain, with Singapore supply assurances discussed.
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