Whether you’re hearing wedding bells on the horizon or you’re past the “I do’s” and still chasing the honeymoon of your dreams, the beautiful Pacific has the answer. Picture this: swaying palms, crystal-clear waters, and romance in the air. Tahiti, the …
Monday, 18 September, Port Vila, Vanuatu: During the Vanuatu Skills Partnership Steering Committee meeting, the VSP has renewed their longstanding partnership with the Vanuatu Tourism Office, including signing a new partnership with the Department of …
Welcome fellow adventurers to a journey that will transport you back in time and beneath the crystal-clear waters of Chuuk Lagoon in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Chuuk Lagoon, also known as Truk Lagoon, is certainly a wreck diver’s dream come …
Explore the Natural Wonders Imagine hiking through lush rainforests, snorkelling in pristine waters, and gazing upon untouched landscapes. American Samoa is home to the National Park of American Samoa, spread across Tutuila and the stunning Manu’a Islands. …
Tuesday 12 September 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu: The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) is delighted to announce the signing of a pivotal three-year Grant Funding Agreement (GFA) with New Zealand to boost destination marketing efforts. This strategic partnership …
Summer 2023 is just around the corner, fellow wanderlusters! Are you ready for the ultimate adventure this season? Look no further than the breathtaking Pacific Islands! This sun-soaked paradise is beckoning you, and we promise you’ll have the time of your …
The Pacific Ocean holds a treasure trove of hidden gems, and Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, is one such jewel just waiting to be discovered. With its untouched nature, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking underwater wonders, Yap is fully …
Delegates from 14 countries gathered in Majuro, Marshall Islands, for the Austronesian Forum 2023 to discuss sustainable tourism practices in the region. The forum highlighted the need to balance economic growth with environmental protection and emphasized …
Tourism operators, government agencies, and stakeholders in Majuro recently participated in the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program funded by the New Zealand Government through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …
In 2018, the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands launched a nationwide campaign called the Clean Water Initiative to provide Marshallese families better access to safe drinking water. The Marshallese government partnered with the Local …
The Ao Kapijuknen Project is a women-led domestic tourism program that supports women entrepreneurs and those interested in starting or growing a business in tourism in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The International Organisation for Migration …
Iokwe and welcome to another monthly update from SPTO’s Division of Sustainable Tourism! In this August Issue of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat, we feature the beautiful atoll nation of the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) as our country of …
Air New Zealand (Air NZ), is pleased to announce the visit of its top executives, Leanne Geraghty, Chief Sales & Customer Executive, Jeremy O’Brien, Tasman & Pacific Tribe Lead, and Brent Roxburgh, Head of Pacific Islands, to Rarotonga next week. …
Pacific Resort Hotel Group celebrates remarkable success at the World Travel Awards 2023, with three prestigious awards honouring their properties. Pacific Resort Aitutaki crowned Oceania’s Leading Resort 2023 for the second consecutive year. Pacific …
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have completed the required Data Transfer Agreement under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI). Taking effect from October 1st, 2023, the PTDI will be managed by the …
Following consultations with National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is well-positioned to launch its Pacific Digital Stack later this month. The Digital Stack is a software acquisition program that is informed by a …
Through an ongoing partnership with the East- West Center, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is proud to continue its support of the Professional Development Program. The program presents a unique opportunity for young economic empowerment leaders …
Tourism Fiji has collaborated with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) for an enriching two-day Digital Marketing Workshop, set to take place on September 5th and 6th, 2023, at the Novotel Nadi, attended by 60 professionals from Fiji’s tourism industry …
A Tongan delegation led by the CEO of the Ministry of Tourism, Mr. Viliami Takau traveled to New Zealand on the 23rd – 30th August, 2023 organized by the NZ Māori Tourism. The ‘Māori-Tonga Cultural Exchange’ included visiting different Māori Tourism- …
On October 1st, 2023, the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) will undergo a transformative shift, moving from its current home at the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to the Division of …
