AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoGreat Barrier Reef Safety: A 39-year-old spearfisher from Cairns was killed in a white shark attack at Kennedy Shoal, the reef’s second fatal shark incident in just over a week, renewing calls for extra caution around popular fishing spots. Tourism & Trade: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape used the Australia–PNG Business Forum in Brisbane to reassure investors on reforms, backing growth beyond mining and petroleum, and highlighting infrastructure and power as priorities. Airline/Travel Tech (Australia-linked): Google, European Energy Australia and data-centre operator AirTrunk plan to bring a 25MW Mulwala Solar Farm in NSW online, aiming to power expanding digital infrastructure with renewables. Travel Deals & Planning: Travelsphere and Just You hit £1m in combined agent quotes via TProfile since January, with Australia among the top destinations. MICE/Retreats Market: Corporate retreats are forecast to grow strongly worldwide, with experiential team-building driving demand. Sports Tourism Hook: Serena Williams confirmed a return to pro tennis for doubles at London’s Queen’s Club, a Wimbledon warm-up that could spark travel interest for tennis fans.
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