AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAviation & Tourism Jobs: Jetstar has appointed Cath O’Brien as head of commercial New Zealand, starting mid-September, as the airline pushes to grow low-fare choice for travellers. Travel Disruption & Safety: A polar blast is bringing snow, road closures and flight cancellations, with alpine passes and Queenstown/Wānaka hit by wintry conditions and crosswinds. Local Wildlife Encounters: Police and DOC helped relocate a seal pup found wandering through Papakura back to its natural environment. NZ Events & Stays: Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park near Tauranga won the Holiday Park Supreme Industry Award at the Holiday Parks NZ Awards. Business Travel Strategy: IMEX’s new white paper argues convention bureaus should broaden their role beyond hotel nights to support local economic development. Antarctic Travel: Ponant unveiled its 2028–29 Antarctic programme with 30+ departures, including sailings from New Zealand’s Timaru to the Subantarctic and Ross Sea. Rugby Tourism Angle: Kieran Read says the All Blacks’ South Africa tour will be a brutal first test for younger players, with altitude and long tour demands.
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