AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTourism Trade Boost: Fiji hosted SPTE 2026 and the South Pacific Tourism Exchange is credited with helping smaller islands like Kiribati plug into global buyers—more than 225 trade participants and 60 international buyers from Europe and Asia. Visitor Insights for Kiribati: The Tourism Authority of Kiribati and Pacific Tourism Organisation released the Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2025 report, with 333 valid responses (about 10% of 2025 arrivals) to guide marketing and tourism planning. Maritime Safety Training: AFP and French Armed Forces delivered a two-week investigative diving course for Kiribati police divers in Tahiti, including PADI open water certification and underwater inspection skills to support anti-drug and port security missions. Air Kiribati Operations: Air Kiribati chairman Kevin Rouatu says fuel prices haven’t hit yet, but expects impact soon; he’s pushing for around-the-clock airport operations and more accommodation capacity to grow visitor numbers. Pacific Visa Changes: New Zealand is cutting visa fees for Pacific travellers and extending default multi-entry visas, but officials warn it could reduce revenue by $1–2 million a year. Kiribati–India Links: India and Kiribati met in Suva to strengthen cooperation on copra and coconut oil development, building on earlier support including a container-based dialysis unit. Regional Tech & Security Watch: A report says China is testing a state surveillance model in the Pacific, with Solomon Islands described as an early test of limits.
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