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.
Eco-focused flick designed to entice travellers ahead of flight resuming on 1st December 21 October 2021: With Fiji officially opening from 1st December, Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has launched an eco-focused In-Flight Safety Video, showcasing footage of the country’s breathtaking natural wonders to travellers, all while championing the local businesses and communities helping to … read more
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Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG), Cook Islands, is excited to announce they have been awarded two Awards for 2021 at the 28th annual World Travel Awards announced at the Asia and Oceania Winners day today. Little Polynesian Resort retains its title from 2020. It again wins the “Cook Islandsʼ Leading Boutique Hotel 2021”, a title … read more
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Captain Cook Cruise’s sailing catamaran “Fiji One” sailed to the Mamanuca & Yasawa islands on Wednesday 13th and 14th of October. She was laden with essential supplies to assist multiple villages who have suffered with lack of visits from cruise passengers and unemployment during COVID. Essential supplies were provided such as groceries, medical supplies, reusable … read more
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Honiara, Solomon Islands – Continuing a tradition that stretches back to 2009, Solomon Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) will once again give San Isidro Care Centre students the opportunity to take part in this year’s Fly Solomons Peace Marathon. Already in pole position as the Gold Sponsor for the 23 October event, SIPA has very generously … read more
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Captain Cook Cruises have released their schedule for Reef Endeavour small ship cruises exploring some 90 of the reefs, beaches and islands in the Fiji group over 4 unique 3 to 11 night itineraries through to March 2024. The schedule also includes a brand new 7 night Discovery Cruise to the Lau & Kadavu in … read more
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Nadi, October 12, 2021 – The team at Tourism Fiji has been nominated as a finalist for Marketing Team of the Year by the Australian Marketing Institute (AMI). Tourism Fiji Chief Marketing Officer, Emma Campbell said she was extremely proud of the Tourism Fiji team for their commitment and hard work through these challenging times. … read more
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Fiji Airways ecstatically welcomes border reopening announcement, announces flight schedules and fares 10 OCTOBER 2021 (Fiji Day): Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced a return to commercial flying for fully vaccinated international travellers from 1st December 2021. The airline has scheduled a number of daily flights and weekly flights between Fiji and its major … read more
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Tourism Fiji tell the world it’s time to book a trip to the place Where Happiness Finds You Nadi, 10 October 2021 OUR island paradise of Fiji, known for its incredible scenery and warm, welcoming people, will be open to visitors once again starting this December. After nearly two years of being closed to the … read more
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Olympian Rosifelo Siosi among hundreds of runners now registered. The Iumi Tugeda Fly Solomons Peace Marathon is well on track with hundreds of runners, including Solomon Islands Olympian and Pacific Games Gold medalist Rosifelo Siosi, now registered for the 23 October event. Event organiser Travel Solomons managing director, Karen Foimua said interest in the event … read more
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In honour of World Tourism Week and this year’s World Tourism Day festivities, we have invited the founder & CEO of Trove Tourism Development Advisors, a digital strategy and marketing agency, to share his team’s insights with us. Danny will be sharing his team’s five-step process – what they call the ARDIM method – for destination recovery and … 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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Tuvalu is one of the most isolated, smallest, and undeveloped countries in the world. Located midway between in Australia, only the most dedicated and adventurous tourists touch down on this tiny atoll. However, once you get there you’ll be amazed by the friendly welcome and the peace and quiet of these paradise islands. So much … read more
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The islands of Tuvalu are midway between Hawaii and Australia. So, even though they’re tricky to get to, there’s a lot of exciting stuff in store once you arrive! These paradise islands in the South Pacific should be on more travellers’ bucket lists to be honest, but at the minute, it’s one of the least … read more
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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
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