AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAranui Cruises leadership spotlight: Phillippe Wong, the third-generation CEO, is steering Aranui Cruises to a “new era” while keeping its core job: passenger-freighter voyages that deliver vital supplies to remote island communities in the Marquesas. He’s framed the mission as low-impact, culturally immersive travel—where guests experience real maritime operations, not just a staged cruise—earning him the Knight of the National Order of Merit. Cruise momentum in the wider region: Oceania Cruises is taking reservations for Oceania Aurelia, debuting late 2027, with two simultaneous 180-day Around-the-World voyages for 2028 and 2029 that include French Polynesia on the route. Travel trade push: Air Tahiti Nui has launched its Tiare Specialist Program for travel advisors, with three certification levels and incentives tied to Tahiti expertise and bookings. Ongoing travel culture theme: A separate travel piece keeps “sailing other people’s boats” in the spotlight—crew opportunities as a gateway to the South Pacific and beyond.
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