AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInflation Watch: Statistics NZ says annual CPI hit 4.1% in the June quarter, driven largely by petrol and other energy costs—keeping pressure on the Reserve Bank and the travel cost conversation. Cross-Tasman Flights: Air New Zealand will become the first international airline at Western Sydney Airport from 26 October, adding three return services a week from Auckland (Mon/Wed/Fri), with tickets on sale now. Group Travel: BusBank and BusCharter.com.au (plus BusHire.co.nz) are partnering to expand charter bus coverage across the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand—aimed at tour groups, schools and corporate teams. Cruise & Luxury Travel: Scenic Group has unveiled 2028–29 Scenic Eclipse II sailings, bringing the yacht back to Australia/New Zealand plus new land extensions across the South Pacific and Asia. Local Summer Travel: Rhythm and Vines confirms its final festival at Waiohika Estate in Gisborne this year, with a new (undisclosed) location planned for 2027. Climate Tourism Risk: Scientists warn the Great Barrier Reef faces a very high risk of extreme bleaching and possible ecosystem collapse linked to El Niño.
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