The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), as an advocate for sustainable tourism in the region, has voted in its 2023 Green Committee members who will drive the organisation’s Corporate Sustainability Programme this year. Aligned to Goal 4 (Healthy Islands …
The Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework (PSTPF), developed by TRC Tourism and the Pacific Tourism Organisation, is a national awards finalist in the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable …
Meet Lauren Schroeder. Having just completed a two-month internship with the Pacific Tourism Organisation’s (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism, Lauren Schroeder expressed appreciation for the opportunity to gain valuable insight into regional policy …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has today announced the decision by the SPTO Marketing Sub-Committee to waive the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) 2023 Buyer registration fee of FJ$600. The 2023 SPTE, will be held at the Air Force Museum of …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) was pleased to host Fiji’s newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Ms. Salaseini Daunabuna, at its Suva office on Wednesday 22nd February. Ms. Daunabuna met with SPTO CEO Christopher …
Port Denarau Marina is proud to announce that its CEO, Cynthia Rasch, has been honoured with the Dixon Seeto Tourism Leader Award at the ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards (FETA), held on February 25, 2023, at the Sofitel Fiji Resort. The award …
The Radisson Blu Resort Fiji are proud winners in 2 categories at the recent ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards for 2022 event held last week Saturday, 25th February 2023 at the Sofitel Fiji Resort. The team was thrilled to receive the Accommodation …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce that it will work with Trove Tourism Development Advisors (Trove) to advance the following activities under the New Zealand government-funded Pacific Digital Tourism Transformation Project: – …
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Arana Edwards to the role of Head Chef of Pacific Resort Rarotonga (PRR). Trained at the Cook Islands Tertiary Training Institution, Chef Arana is a Cook Islander and has been …
The Fiji Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) has recently welcomed its new Minister and Assistant Minister. Officially sworn into Office in December 2022, Honourable Viliame Gavoka is the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil …
Fiji is currently developing a new tourism sectorial plan, the National Sustainable Tourism Framework (‘NSTF’), which will supersede the Fijian Tourism 2021. Building on the foundations set by the outgoing plan, the NSTF aims to amplify the importance of …
Over the past year the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has put a focus on raising awareness and educating communities on Child Safe Tourism. Child Safe Tourism is centered around one of the core pillars of sustainability – promoting the social and …
Barefoot Manta has established themselves as a leader of marine conservation in the Yasawa Islands. They have a marine science centre onsite and have partnered with a number of organisations to conduct ongoing initiatives such as manta ray research, coral …
Bula Vinaka from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism (DST). To start off 2023, the Newsbeat features Fiji – where happiness comes naturally! Together with the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA), we are delighted to share some of the …
Apart from its mandate of representing the tourism sector of the Pacific region, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is also dedicated to assisting any organisation involved in Pacific travel and tourism through its Industry Membership Programme. So if …
Through a collaborative partnership between Pacific Trade Invest New Zealand, Homeland and the Pacific Connections Team of New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Kai Pasifika is a unique approach to assisting the recovery of Pacific trade …
As islanders, the people of the Pacific obtain their protein from the abundant fish in the Pacific Ocean. Along with fish, the Pacific is also renowned for its unique chicken, pork and beef dishes which are often accompanied with vegetable staples like …
New Year Greetings SPTO Partners, Colleagues and Stakeholders We trust that you have had a well-deserved rest over the Christmas and New Year Holidays and are ready for an exciting and fulfilling year ahead. Before we set sail on another journey, we would …
Kiribati is an island state in the middle of the Pacific Ocean with one of the smallest populations in the world. It is an ideal destination for those who would love to immerse themselves and become one with nature. Despite the calm and peaceful nature of …
The Pacific is considered to be one of the most culturally diverse regions in the world. Even though most of the island nations are misconceived to be similar to one another, upon visiting and immersing oneself in the various cultures across the Pacific, …
