The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to confirm that it will be hosting the 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Nadi, Fiji, from May 4 – 5, 2024. In collaboration with Fiji’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) and Tourism …
On Friday, August 4th, the Pacific Tourism Organisation’s (SPTO) Research and Statistics Division convened a virtual workshop to present the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators (PSTI) funded by the New Zealand Government through its Ministry of Foreign …
Port Vila, Vanuatu, 29 August 2023: TOK TOK Vanuatu is finally back. After a four-year break, the first delegates have arrived. They have a packed schedule of visiting tourism operators and making connections to help grow tourism for the future. Working …
Tuesdday 29 August 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu: The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has Partnered with Mastercard to enhance consumer demand and Tourist travel insights aimed at providing member countries with valuable data and information into the …
Tongan tourism industry leaders and key stakeholders solidified their dedication to embracing digital transformation. This commitment took shape during their participation in the Pacific Digital Champions training program from 15th-16th August, facilitated …
Limited air access, skills & brain drain, and the impacts of climate change pose significant challenges to the tourism sector, particularly in the Small Island States of the Pacific. Christopher Cocker, CEO of Pacific Tourism, shared these concerns …
The Tuvalu Department of Tourism and its stakeholders embraced the opportunity to progress digital transformation, through the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program. Funded by the New Zealand Government through its …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation and its member countries mourn the loss of a visionary and pioneer, Tarataake Teannaki, who passed away on August 2nd. Tarataake’s remarkable contributions to the tourism sector, not only in Kiribati but the region as a …
To mark the school’s 75th Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the former students association, School Management, Staff, and students, of Tonga High School initiated a tree planting program. The program was held on July 6th at the Funga Faa’imata school grounds. …
The Tongan Tourism Ministry recently launched the Tonga Mark, a comprehensive accommodation grading system to enhance the quality of Tonga’s hospitality sector. The system evaluates accommodation facilities, services, business practices, and sustainable …
To raise awareness and combat climate change, land erosion, and flooding in Tonga, the Department of Climate Change and Tonga’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has set a goal to plant one million trees by the end of 2023. The tree planting …
Snuggled within the heart of Makaunga, Tongatapu, the Paquette Tree House is built around an old tree. It uses local wood for louvers and furniture to support the community and environment. In May 2019, Chris Paquette and his family, along with some local …
Mālō e lelei from the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism! July is the beginning of the second half of the year, and projects are either at their startup, its peak or somewhere in between. In July, the SPTO launched the …
Pacific Resort Aitutaki recognised for remarkable sustainability initiatives as they are welcomed into the esteemed Considerate Collection with Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced the addition of Pacific …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as the most recent signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC), which consolidates support for collective action on the implementation of the Pacific …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) CEO Christopher Cocker, this week held a discussion with the French Polynesian President, His Excellency Moetai Brotherson, during his visit to the Islands of Tahiti this week. Mr Cocker mentioned that the meeting …
Elastic Island Adventures: Rarotonga, a captivating children’s book, takes readers on a thrilling journey through the tropical paradise of Rarotonga. Written by Karen McMillan, the book features a stand-alone adventure filled with mystery, friendship, and …
Mr. Viliami Takau, CEO of the Ministry of Tourism was in Tahiti attending the Second South Pacific Sailing Network Meeting and Tahiti Moorea Sailing Rendez-Vous 21st – 24th July 2023. Also attending the meeting was Mr. Fa’one Bloomfield (Senior Customs …
Tahitia Kamea of Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has completed the inaugural Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship Program in Hawaii. Hosted by the renowned East-West Center with funding from the United States government, the fellowship …
Tahiti tourism operators and stakeholders from Destination Management Companies, cruise and tour operators, Tahiti Tourisme, yacht charters, and travel agencies reinforced their commitment to digital transformation and turned out in numbers in Papeete to …
