AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPacific Travel & Tourism: A new report on July 2026 visitor numbers shows Hawaii drawing $1.99B in total spending (+1.7%) with 883,248 visitors (+1.1%), though stays are shorter at 7.59 days (-14.1%). Ocean Sound & Science: Field recordist Thomas Rex Beverly has taken spatialized, high-definition humpback whale recordings on expeditions to Hawaii and French Polynesia, aiming to capture the underwater world’s “vast” soundscape more accurately. Luxury Voyages: Silversea’s Silver Cloud has set off on its 77-day Grand South Pacific Expedition 2026, calling at 57 destinations across 11 countries and reaching Valparaiso on Nov. 4, 2026, with a route that includes the Marquesas and Pitcairn. Sport & Regional Pride: Cook Islands rugby league captain KL Iro is recruiting New Zealand-eligible talent to help put the small Pacific nation “on the map” at the Rugby League World Cup. Outdoor Culture: BBC presenter Clare Balding says walking has been “completely transformative,” sharing her favourite UK hikes and why group walks keep her grounded.
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