– Natasha Ram, Marketing Officer Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Seatrade Cruise Global 2023 event, held at the Broward County Convention Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida. It was an incredibly enlightening experience, and I thank Pacific …
– Miss Pacific Islands Josie Nicholas As the reigning Miss Pacific Islands, I was fortunate to attend this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global event at the Broward County Convention Centre in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The event housed over 500 suppliers and is …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC provides a …
Viliami Takau with Tongan Minister for Tourism Hon. Fekita ‘Utoikamanu (right). Nuku’alofa, Tonga. 13 April 2023. Photo: PSC./ https://matangitonga.to/2023/04/17/new-ceo-ministry-tourism The Ministry of Tourism in Tonga has announced the appointment of …
Pohnpei State Senator, Brian P. Etscheit attended the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Micronesia Chapter Summit on 10th March 2023 in Palau to promote the warmth of One Micronesia and the notable islands of Pohnpei connected by clean oceans and its …
Ratified in 1978, the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia states that “We affirm our common wish to live together in peace and harmony, to preserve the heritage of the past, and to protect the promise of the future. To become the proud …
Visiting Nan Madol is one of the highlights of traveling to Pohnpei, the capital “island” of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Nan Madol is located off the South-East coast of Pohnpei and is a series of more than 100 islets that were constructed …
Following the two year hiatus, the people of the Federation States of Micronesia gathered in numbers within their respective States to celebrate the FSM Cultural Day 2023. It was a showcase and celebration of cultural performances, music, food and various …
Are you in search of a perfect summer vacation destination? Look no further than the Marshall Islands, which is one of the best Pacific Islands to visit this year! This stunning archipelago, located in the Pacific Ocean offers crystal-clear waters, …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has teamed up with South Pacific Cruise Alliance (SPCA) and Miss Pacific Islands Josie Nicholas to showcase the Pacific at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference 2023. With over 500 suppliers Seatrade is considered …
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated …
Introduction In the most recent iteration of Cruise & Ferry Itinerary Planning, released in November 2022, Fiji was highlighted as a country working to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and reduce its carbon footprint in its land, maritime, and …
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable. This is in line with our national vision for “tourism to be a key driver for stimulating sustainable economic development, …
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), has commenced work on the development of Kiribati’s Sustainable Tourism Indicators. This initiative …
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in endorsing the …
Driven by passion Kiarake Karuaki strives to ensure that her island home of Kiribati reaps the benefits of community-based tourism and achieves sustainability. She does this through capacity building, awareness, product development, licensing, monitoring, …
A perfect tropical paradise getaway is certainly the greatest way to preserve and hold on to that special bond you share with your significant other. And what better place to spend precious time together than in the Pacific! Were you looking for the …
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is delighted to announce nominations for several World Travel Awards 2023 (WTA) across all its independent, character-infused resorts. Independently hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the “Travel industry’s equivalent to the …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will partner with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) to conduct an organisational gender audit and boost the mainstreaming of the economic empowerment of women in …
The sun is shining today in Vanuatu as the clean-up continues across Vanuatu. Communities and businesses have been quick to get to work on the cleaning up and it is amazing to see how quickly things are getting back to normal. Currently, rapid assessments …
