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Countries around the world are integrating sustainability in their tourism policies but the evidence on the results of their implementation remains limited, research carried out for the first “Baseline Report on the Integration of Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns into Tourism Policies” has found. The Baseline Report, prepared by the […]

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and partners have launched a new buoy in Fagatele Bay within NOAA’s National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. The scientific buoy works by collecting water quality information and measures a variety of parameters in the ocean, such as pH and temperature, which are […]

Raffe Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce that it is partnering with global NGO, Oceanic Global, to work towards eliminating all single use plastics from the operations of Plantation Island Resort, Lomani Island Resort and Fiji Gateway Hotel. Oceanic Global, who is the official non-profit and production partner to […]

Nanuku adds a new ‘Kids Kava’ experience to a long list of child-friendly Fijian activities Nanuku’s commitment to sustainability goes far beyond merely swapping plastic straws for biodegradable options. Yes, it proudly operates an award-winning ‘Planet Auberge’ program incorporating marine conservation, a strict recycling protocol and a renewable and organic […]

“Gastronomy tourism” or food tourism is an opportunity to promote local economic growth and include more people in development. Because we are all “eaters” the exploration of food has become a large part of the tourism experience worldwide. Around 500 participants from 90 countries attended the 5thUNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism […]

As part of Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa’s ever-evolving efforts to ensure a healthier and greener earth, the team is proud to announce their involvement in the Young Pacific Leaders’ (YPL) 2019 carbon offsetting drive. YPL is a network of Pacific leaders working together to address the global challenges impacting […]

Fiji’s strong traditions of community and social responsibility, and its “symbiotic relationship” with its surroundings, has made its people “natural global leaders on climate and the environment”, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres told the nation’s Parliament on Thursday. “Fiji has taken on the sceptics and the deniers” in a loud […]

The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Fiji as a strong committed partner in peacekeeping and for taking a leading role in the battle against climate change. Mr Guterres was speaking after formal talks with the Fijian prime minister Frank Bainimarama this morning. Mr Guterres said it needs to […]

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange held on May 9-10 in Auckland, New Zealand, was one of the best that the South Pacific Tourism Organisation has convened in recent years according to Chief Executive Officer, Chris Cocker. “The SPTE attracted 62 buyers or travel agents from 14 countries around the world […]

In what represents a significant opportunity for the Solomon Islands dive industry and tourism in general, the destination  will next week welcome more than 100 members of the South Pacific Underwater Medical Society (SPUMS) for the organisation’s Annual Scientific Meeting and Conference. SPUMS is acknowledged around the world as the […]

Bougainville has risen from the crisis and embraced tourism development everywhere in the region. There are locally designed and built resorts, lodges and guesthouses that can cater for any tourist types. These facilities can also cater to the meetings, incentive, conference and events (Mice) segment of the tourism market. There […]

The UN Secretary General says he intends to mobilise the international community around the Pacific’s need for action on climate change. Antonio Guterres attended a community roundtable event in Auckland today, as he kicked off his Pacific tour. He departs for Fiji on Tuesday before heading to Tuvalu and Vanuatu […]

Miss Pacific Islands Leoshina Kariha has added her voice to the global climate change campaign – last week addressing participants from around the world at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange event in Auckland. Ms Kariha, of Papua New Guinea, said more needs to be done – from banning plastics to […]

Fiji stands a good chance of attracting more tourists from the other markets apart from Australia and New Zealand. Faced with competitive markets from Bali, Maldives, and other smaller countries, Fiji is hopeful that with more attractive marketing, more tourists will opt to visit the country. The South Pacific Tourism […]

Nanuku’s Planet Auberge program recognised for its social and sustainable commitment at the 2019 Travel Daily Sustainability Summit. The inaugural Sustainability Summit saw the tourism industry gather to share best practices in travel to preserve the planet for future generations. Hosted by Travel Daily key note speakers, panellists and general […]

Jacqui Evans won the Goldman Environmental Prize after leading a five-year campaign to better protect Cook Islands waters. Her work led to the Marae Moana Act which established marine protected areas and banned large-scale commercial fishing and seabed mining within 50 nautical miles of the 15 Cook Islands. Jacqui Evans said she […]

Falefata Hele Ei Matatia, the chief executive of Samoa 2019, made the announcement at a press conference that included the launch of the “Greening of the Games” slogan and campaign that begins this week. “The decision to go plastic-free during the Games is a bold one and is aligned to […]

Experiential & agricultural tourism is growing globally, travelers looking to connect with their holiday destination in more culturally immersive ways. We’re scoping the landscape for existing & potential agricultural experiences as tourism products across Fiji, Vanuatu & Tonga. Findings will inform future targeted research to support the development of this […]

To coincide with the Mana Tiaki week, Cook Islands Tourism helped launch the new Mana Tiaki Eco Certification.  This was held at the Discover Marine and Wildlife Eco Centre in Arorangi on Wednesday the 3rd of April. The Mana Tiaki Eco Certification often referred to as eco accreditation or green […]

New Zealand’s Reserve Bank is joining central banks of South Pacific islands to mitigate the impact of climate change on financial systems. The effort will involve the Network for Greening the Financial System, an international group of central banks co-ordinating work on climate change and fostering investment in green technology. […]