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The Pacific Tourism Waste Action Initiative (PTWAI) plastics repurposing training organised by SPTO in partnership with Taveuni Tourism Association was launched at the Nakia Resort in Taveuni on Tuesday 9 March. The 3-day training is a celebration of women and their contribution to our communities and society. The trainings are […]

Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, today signed a US$65 million Liquidity Support Facility with the Asian Development (ADB). The Support Facility is to help the airline cover operating costs and meet financial obligations while the travel demand remains non-existent due to the pandemic-induced border closures.The financing comprises a $40 million […]

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has launchedthe COVID-19 vaccination campaign today with the target to fully vaccinate 6,000 front-line workers including health care workers, members of the disciplined forces, and border control workers who operate our COVID-19 border control and quarantine services. The first batch of 12,000 Oxford-AstraZeneca […]

The Cook Islands Cabinet met yesterday and has agreed to resume flights from Auckland to Rarotonga. The move comes following recommendations from the Cook Islands Ministry of Health. Prime Minister Mark Brown said in a statement on Facebook he now “had confidence in the New Zealand systems and contact tracing regime” […]

Today marks Carnival Cruise Line’s 49th birthday and the start of the countdown to the company’s 50th anniversary celebration in 2022. In honor of its 49th birthday, the line asked fans to help rate the “Top 49 Moments Guests Miss About Cruising.” The results, of course, included many signature “Fun […]

Oceania Cruises announced that the launch of its latest collection of exotic itineraries for winter 2022-2023 on March 3 resulted in a record with the most individual bookings taken in a single day in the brand’s history, according to a statement. Oceania had previewed the deployment on Feb. 24 ahead […]

Crystal Cruises will be the first major cruise line back in service in North America as Genting’s luxury brand announced today the Crystal Serenity would start sailing in the Bahamas in July. The ship will sail week-long itineraries that call only on Bahamian destinations, round-trip from Nassau (Saturday departure) or […]

3,358 hotels join the drive to champion sustainable practices as environmental consciousness amongst travellers increases London and Paris, 4th March 2021 – Expedia Group, the global travel platform and Accor, a world leading hospitality group, in conjunction with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), are joining forces […]

By NATHAN LATITHE recent trekking adventure to Mt Victoria, the highest peak in the fringes of Owen Stanley Range by a group comprising Kokoda Track guides and porters was an adventure of varied challenges.The group was led by council president Norris Selu, Councillor Arthur Danny of Mainumu Ward, Nick Jerry […]

London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is set to present its new ‘Women Empowerment Initiative’ for travel at its annual Global Summit, which is taking place in April of this year, in Cancun, Mexico The WTTC ‘Women Empowerment […]

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) conducted an exploratory mission to the island of Banaba on 21 and 22 February 2021 to evaluate tourism opportunities for the island. The mission was conducted by CEO, Petero Manufolau and Senior Research and Statistics Officer, Nemani Tebana. Better known as a former phosphate […]

The new 5-year Destination Marketing Plan for the period 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 will soon be completed, following a host of forums and consultations with the Industry and key stakeholders on the way forward.  The Strategic plan sets out the marketing goals and strategies to achieve all-encompassing growth in visitor arrivals […]

More than 400 members and staff of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector have been trained with proper sanitizing measures, correctly use of disinfectant chemicals and application of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Given the global pandemic and its effects, the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) recognized the need for a Covid-19 […]

One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, with total closures to tourists most […]

A panel comprising senior government, tourism and aviation representatives will again take to the airwaves this coming Sunday to further discuss plans now in place to revive the nation’s struggling tourism fortunes and reset the sector in place as one of the Solomon Islands’ key economic drivers. The panel will […]

NOUMEA, New Caledonia – Hilton today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort, a fully renovated 64-bungalow resort that offers a true island experience just a short boat ride from New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea. The latest addition to the DoubleTree by Hilton portfolio, one of Hilton’s […]

More than 400 members and staff of the Tourism and Hospitality Sector have been trained with proper sanitizing measures, correctly use of disinfectant chemicals and application of appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Given the global pandemic and its effects, the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) recognized the need for a Covid-19 […]

Madrid, Spain 7 March 2021 – One in three destinations worldwide are now completely closed to international tourism. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the emergence of new variants of the COVID-19 virus has prompted many governments to reverse efforts to ease restrictions on travel, […]

Easter long weekend is almost upon us and if you’re keen on a relaxing getaway with family and friends Volivoli Beach Resort still has a few Ocean View rooms, Deluxe Ocean View rooms, and Premium Ocean View Villas available. Come on up for some ‘fun in the sun’ on the […]