Established in 1983 as the Tourism Council of the South Pacific, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is the mandated organisation representing Tourism in the region.
Its 21 Government members are American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna, Rapa Nui and the People’s Republic of China. In addition to government members, the Pacific Tourism Organisation has about 200 private sector members.
Wednesday 16th June, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had devastating impacts on Pacific tourism but we must not overly discount the industry’s resilience and potential to bounce back as a key economic driver and an important enabler of progress towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). These were the sentiments shared by Pacific Tourism Organisation … read more
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Wednesday 16th June, 2021. The Niue Tourism Office has announced the appointment of Ms. Micah Fuhiniu- Viviani as the new Acting Director, until such time that the Niue Tourist Authority Board is able to complete recruitment for the Director of Tourism role. Ms. Fuhiniu- Viviani has replaced Ms. Moka Ioane, who was the Acting Director … read more
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Niue Tourism Press Release for Immediate Circulation 10 June 2021 Niue Tourism Office Farewells Acting Director Moka Ioane Laufoli Niue Tourism Office announced today that Mrs Moka Ioane-Laufoli has officially completed her tenure with the Niue Tourism Office after a career that has spanned over 10 years. In her statement Mrs Ioane-Laufoli explained that leaving … read more
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Pacific Harbour, Fiji, June 2021 – Nanuku Auberge Resort announces it has been recognised as a 2021 Travelers’ Choice award winner. An achievement celebrating businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travelers, having earned exemplary reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, Nanuku Auberge Resort stood out … read more
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Tourism Solomons calls on all Solomon islanders to follow example. Honiara, Solomon Islands – Once again taking an environmental front foot in the Solomon Islands, Tourism Solomon’s ‘Green team’ has successfully marked World Environment Day 2021 joining with an ‘army’ of 150 volunteers to successfully collect more than collect nine tonnes of roadside rubbish. Targeting the area … read more
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Malo e lelei from the Sustainable Tourism & Research Division at SPTO! In this issue of the Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat, our feature country is the Kingdom of Tonga! Through close collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, we are pleased to feature a number of industry and cultural festivals celebrating Tongan culture whilst also strengthening linkages … read more
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Endorsement of the Pacific Tourism Statistics Strategy At its recent Board of Directors Meeting held on 26 May 2021, the SPTO Board of Directors reviewed and endorsed the Pacific Tourism Statistics Strategy 2021-2030. The PTSS defines strategies and actions to increase the production of a new and broader range of tourism data and encourage the … read more
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SPTO’s Sustainable Tourism and Research Division have completed the development of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework (PSTPF) and the Pacific Tourism Statistics Strategy, both of which were approved by the SPTO Board of Directors on 26th and 27th May, 2021. The overarching vision of the PSTPF is “We are empowered by tourism that is … read more
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Kia orana! One of the safest places in the world has finally opened up to New Zealanders. The Cook Islands are beautiful – lush tropical mountainous islands are fringed with stunning white sandy beaches and blue lagoons. New Zealanders are lucky to have the Cooks open up to them as one of the first quarantine-free travel bubbles following the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s … read more
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LEADING BUSINESSES, NGOS AND GOVERNMENTS FROM ACROSS THE PLASTIC SUPPLY CHAIN AND THE REGION UNITE BEHIND 2025 TARGETS TO ELIMINATE PLASTIC PACKAGING WASTE. The ANZPAC Plastics Pact (ANZPAC) has today launched in the Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands region, uniting businesses, NGOs and governments behind a series of ambitious 2025 Targets to eliminate plastic … read more
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Welcome to the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Network! You are here because you have an interest in our efforts to realise a sustainable future for the Pacific Islands through tourism that brings benefits to our people, safeguards our cultural heritage and ensures the environment that we depend on is protected for generations to come.
This platform aims to bring together all stakeholders including individuals, businesses, Government agencies, experts, development partners and travelers to share information, learn from experiences and promote collective efforts in preserving our Pacific destinations through a range of actions that matter.
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Change was needed in the travel industry, even before the pandemic took place. Here’s what 2020 taught us about sustainable tourism and travel for 2021. With 2020 basically putting a halt to all but essential travel, and hotels, monuments, airlines, museums and restaurants trying to reinvent themselves, repurpose their spaces and their services, can the … read more
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To further protect New Zealand from COVID-19, the Government is extending pre-departure testing to all passengers to New Zealand except from Australia, Antarctica and most Pacific Islands, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said today. “The change will come into force for all flights arriving in New Zealand after 11:59pm (NZT) on Monday 25 January, to minimise disruption for those … read more
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Opinion: Sven Lindblad, CEO, Lindblad Expeditions An article in the New York Times on August 27 bore the headline “Move Over Sustainable Travel, Regenerative Travel Has Arrived.” It got a lot of attention, rightfully so, as it was a very meaningful article. The first two paragraphs were telling. “Once accounting for 10% of employment worldwide, … read more
read moreBy: Natalie Kessell Invigorated by my short stay in Nadi, it was time to relish every last bit of the Bula spirit aboard my Fiji Airways flight back home to New South Wales’ capital Sydney. The crew’s beaming smiles assured me the spirit of Fiji was alive and well in the air just as it … read more
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