AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWind Propulsion for Local Shipping: French Polynesia’s lifeline multipurpose vessel Na Hiro E Pae has been delivered with bound4blue’s 22-metre eSAIL suction sail, the first known wind-propelled “goelettes” style ship of its kind, linking Tahiti with the remote Austral Islands while carrying up to 200 passengers and 1,500 tonnes of cargo; the system is expected to cut energy use by about 10% alongside biofuel/e-fuel capable engines and other efficiency upgrades. Cruise Capacity Boost: Aranui Cruises opened 2028 bookings (46 departures across two ships) with expanded access via Aranoa plus Aranui V, including early-bird discounts for bookings before Dec. 31, 2026. Air Connectivity for Tahiti Travelers: Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti’s codeshare partnership makes it easier to book one itinerary beyond Tahiti to the Cook Islands, including Rarotonga, with coordinated connections and baggage handling. Food Exports Push: Pacific Trade Invest Australia will bring 15 food and beverage exporters from eight Pacific economies—including French Polynesia—to Fine Food Australia 2026 (31 Aug–3 Sep) to meet buyers and distributors. Tourism Demand Management (Context): A French Polynesia tourism cap of about 280,000 visitors per year is highlighted as travelers increasingly seek quieter, less crowded island stays.
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