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Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Cook Islands

Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Cook Islands

Discover Samoa: Tradition, Nature, and Island Life

Discover Samoa: Tradition, Nature, and Island Life

Visiting Fiji: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Visiting Fiji: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Welcome to Tonga: The Pacific’s Friendly Kingdom

Welcome to Tonga: The Pacific’s Friendly Kingdom

Reconnect with Nature: Discover Wellness Experiences in The Islands of Tahiti

Reconnect with Nature: Discover Wellness Experiences in The Islands of Tahiti

Papua New Guinea: Where Culture and Adventure Meet

Papua New Guinea: Where Culture and Adventure Meet

Why Timor-Leste's First UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Should Be on Your Travel List

Why Timor-Leste’s First UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Should Be on Your Travel List

Visiting the Solomon Islands: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Visiting the Solomon Islands: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

Explore the Marshall Islands: A Pacific Paradise of Atolls and Lagoons

Explore the Marshall Islands: A Pacific Paradise of Atolls and Lagoons

Discover Tuvalu: A Peaceful Pacific Escape

Discover Tuvalu: A Peaceful Pacific Escape

Explore the Federated States of Micronesia: Islands of Discovery

Explore the Federated States of Micronesia: Islands of Discovery

Adventure Awaits: Visiting Vanuatu

Adventure Awaits: Visiting Vanuatu

Visiting Nauru: The Pacific’s Hidden Gem

Visiting Nauru: The Pacific’s Hidden Gem

Discover Kiribati: A Journey Across the Central Pacific

Discover Kiribati: A Journey Across the Central Pacific

Why Fiji Continues to Be a Strong Host for South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE)

Why Fiji Continues to Be a Strong Host for South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE)

Niue: A Hidden Pacific Paradise

Niue: A Hidden Pacific Paradise

Solomon Islands Uncovered: Dive Into Adventure, Nature, and Tradition

Solomon Islands Uncovered: Dive Into Adventure, Nature, and Tradition

Discover Kiribati: Culture, Connectivity & Island Escapes

Discover Kiribati: Culture, Connectivity & Island Escapes

Federated States of Micronesia: Ancient Ruins, Island Adventures, and Ocean Wonders

Federated States of Micronesia: Ancient Ruins, Island Adventures, and Ocean Wonders

Explore the Cook Islands: Your Ultimate Guide to Island Life

Explore the Cook Islands: Your Ultimate Guide to Island Life

Wallis & Futuna Comes Alive: Culture, Sport, and the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025

Wallis & Futuna Comes Alive: Culture, Sport, and the AIRCALIN MANATAI CUP 2025

American Samoa on a Cruise: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

American Samoa on a Cruise: The Ultimate Traveler’s Guide

Sailing Tonga: A Yachter’s Paradise in the South Pacific

Sailing Tonga: A Yachter’s Paradise in the South Pacific

Beyond the Beaches: Discover What Makes Each Pacific Destination Truly Unique

Beyond the Beaches: Discover What Makes Each Pacific Destination Truly Unique

Discover the Marshall Islands — A Hidden Pacific Paradise

Discover the Marshall Islands — A Hidden Pacific Paradise

Discover Timor-Leste — A Pacific Island Gem of Authenticity and Adventure

Discover Timor-Leste — A Pacific Island Gem of Authenticity and Adventure

Samoa Uncovered: Culture, Waterfall Trails & Island Magic

Samoa Uncovered: Culture, Waterfall Trails & Island Magic

SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific

SPTE 2025: How the World Reached the Pacific

Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures

Discover Papua New Guinea: Culture, Access & Island Adventures

Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific

Discover New Caledonia: Hidden Islands, Eco-Adventures & Cruising the Pacific

Discover Fiji: Culture, Sailing, and Travel Made Easy

Discover Fiji: Culture, Sailing, and Travel Made Easy

Discover Fiji: Your Ultimate MICE Destination in the Pacific

Discover Fiji: Your Ultimate MICE Destination in the Pacific

Discover The Islands of Tahiti: Culture, Travel, and Island Adventures

Discover The Islands of Tahiti: Culture, Travel, and Island Adventures

Top 3 Hidden Paradise Islands for Solo Travelers in the Pacific

Top 3 Hidden Paradise Islands for Solo Travelers in the Pacific

Discover Vanuatu: A Paradise of Adventure, Culture, and Hidden Gems

Discover Vanuatu: A Paradise of Adventure, Culture, and Hidden Gems

Explore, Learn, Create, Connect, Relax and Breathe on Norfolk Island

Explore, Learn, Create, Connect, Relax and Breathe on Norfolk Island

Discover the Charm of the Cook Islands!

Discover the Charm of the Cook Islands!

Welcome to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)!

Welcome to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)!

Embark on Your Fijian Adventure: Where Dreams Come True

Embark on Your Fijian Adventure: Where Dreams Come True

Discover Tahiti: A Paradise Awaits

Discover Tahiti: A Paradise Awaits

Discover Kiribati: A Hidden Gem in the Pacific

Discover Kiribati: A Hidden Gem in the Pacific

Welcome to the Enchanting Marshall Islands

Welcome to the Enchanting Marshall Islands

Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure in Nauru

Embark on an Unforgettable Adventure in Nauru

Adventures Await: Unravel the Mysteries of New Caledonia

Adventures Await: Unravel the Mysteries of New Caledonia

Discover the Charm of Niue: Your Perfect Island Getaway

Discover the Charm of Niue: Your Perfect Island Getaway

Discover the Magic of Papua New Guinea: A Paradise Waiting to be Explored

Discover the Magic of Papua New Guinea: A Paradise Waiting to be Explored

Discover Samoa: Your Perfect Pacific Island Getaway

Discover Samoa: Your Perfect Pacific Island Getaway

Discover the Solomon Islands: A Hidden Paradise Awaits

Discover the Solomon Islands: A Hidden Paradise Awaits

Discover Timor-Leste: Your Next Adventure Awaits

Discover Timor-Leste: Your Next Adventure Awaits

Dive into Tokelau: Embrace Nature's Bounty

Dive into Tokelau: Embrace Nature’s Bounty

Discover Tonga: Where Friendliness Meets Adventure

Discover Tonga: Where Friendliness Meets Adventure

Discover the Hidden Gem of the Pacific - Tuvalu

Discover the Hidden Gem of the Pacific – Tuvalu

Embark on a Journey of Rediscovery in Vanuatu

Embark on a Journey of Rediscovery in Vanuatu

Discover Wallis & Futuna: A Hidden Gem of the Pacific

Discover Wallis & Futuna: A Hidden Gem of the Pacific

Discover the Depths: Dive Adventure in the Solomon Islands

Discover the Depths: Dive Adventure in the Solomon Islands

Live Like a Local: Best Things to Do in Samoa in One Day

Live Like a Local: Best Things to Do in Samoa in One Day

Year-Round Surfing in Papua New Guinea

Year-Round Surfing in Papua New Guinea

Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Mountain Biking in New Caledonia

Unleash Your Inner Adventurer: Mountain Biking in New Caledonia

Star Gazing in Niue - The World's First Dark Sky Nation

Star Gazing in Niue – The World’s First Dark Sky Nation

Exploring Nauru: Your Travel Guide to One of the Least Visited Destinations

Exploring Nauru: Your Travel Guide to One of the Least Visited Destinations

Tropical Love Story: Crafting Your Dream Honeymoon in Tahiti's Paradise

Tropical Love Story: Crafting Your Dream Honeymoon in Tahiti’s Paradise

Exploring the Depths: A Diver's Guide to Wreck Adventures in the Federated States of Micronesia

Exploring the Depths: A Diver’s Guide to Wreck Adventures in the Federated States of Micronesia

Unforgettable Adventures in American Samoa

Unforgettable Adventures in American Samoa

Top 10 Reasons to Visit this Gem in the Federated States of Micronesia

Top 10 Reasons to Visit this Gem in the Federated States of Micronesia

Embracing the Pacific Rhythms: Tuvalu's Captivating Dance Traditions

Embracing the Pacific Rhythms: Tuvalu’s Captivating Dance Traditions

Discover the Exquisite Delights of Tongan Cuisine

Discover the Exquisite Delights of Tongan Cuisine

Secluded Serenity: Unveiling the Charms of Tokelau

Secluded Serenity: Unveiling the Charms of Tokelau

Explore the Pacific Paradise with Nauru Airlines' Island Hopper Service!

Explore the Pacific Paradise with Nauru Airlines’ Island Hopper Service!

Exploring the Pacific on a Budget: The Cook Islands

Exploring the Pacific on a Budget: The Cook Islands

Discover the Beauty of the Pacific on a Budget: Fiji Edition

Discover the Beauty of the Pacific on a Budget: Fiji Edition

Top 10 Destinations in the Pacific for Your Winter Vacation

Top 10 Destinations in the Pacific for Your Winter Vacation

Fall Deeper in Love in the Cook Islands

Fall Deeper in Love in the Cook Islands

Pacific Earth Ovens - The Preserved Art of Ancient Cooking

Pacific Earth Ovens – The Preserved Art of Ancient Cooking

Historical World War II Battle Sites in Kiribati

Historical World War II Battle Sites in Kiribati

4 Reasons to Add the Pacific to Your Travel Bucket List in 2023

4 Reasons to Add the Pacific to Your Travel Bucket List in 2023

Best beach activities you can do in Tuvalu

Best beach activities you can do in Tuvalu

5 things you can do in Tuvalu that will make your trip special

5 things you can do in Tuvalu that will make your trip special

Fai Meaalofa campaign targets diaspora in key markets

Fai Meaalofa campaign targets diaspora in key markets

Industry Assistance with Equipment handover

Industry Assistance with Equipment handover

Adventure highlighted in Try Something Different domestic campaign

Adventure highlighted in Try Something Different domestic campaign

Vaccine roll-out bodes well for travel-ready preparations

Vaccine roll-out bodes well for travel-ready preparations

Samoa Tourism Authority upholds Samoa’s presence through Social Media

Samoa Tourism Authority upholds Samoa’s presence through Social Media

Google Optimisation Programme to improve Destination Content andInformation for Users

Google Optimisation Programme to improve Destination Content andInformation for Users

Recommended by Forever Fiji for families and couples

Recommended by Forever Fiji for families and couples

When British environmental photographer, Mandy Barker, arrived on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Henderson Island, in the remote territory of the Pitcairn Islands, she said “The item of plastic that stood out most were the hundreds of fishing buoys that littered the shoreline of this unique and remote uninhabited island, scattered around like planets in a marine solar system”.

Pitcairn Islands Tourism Showcases Ocean Plastics Photo Stories

Air links between French Polynesia and South America are expected to be restarted at the end of March.

Tahiti to Rapa Nui air link to resume in March

Solomon Islands Government to Support Tourism Solomons As it Redirects Focus

Solomon Islands Government to Support Tourism Solomons As it Redirects Focus

The timing of the one-off Solomon Airlines flight is planned to allow for travel via Brisbane to connect with Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways.

Solomon Airlines to operate 4 October flight to support international connections

Samoa extends State of Emergency despite no COVID-19 cases

Samoa extends State of Emergency despite no COVID-19 cases

Warwick Fiji Opening Soon

Warwick Fiji Opening Soon

Mr. Atama Tamanilo has been appointed as the Digital Marketing Officer for the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)

Pacific Tourism Organisation appoints Digital Marketing Officer

During these challenging times building an ever-increasing online presence has been at the forefront of Pitcairn Islands Tourism’s strategic thinking.

Pitcairn Islands Artisans Go Online!

The report presents the analysis of travel restrictions as of 1 September 2020 and places the emphasis on analysing common factors of destinations which have started easing restrictions and of destinations which borders remain closed, with a view to better understand the underlying factors and supporting decision making in this regard.

New Report on Travel Restrictions

Even as we continue to address and overcome the impacts of COVID-19, the cruise community has remained focused on our commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

CLIA Releases 2020 Environmental Technologies and Practices Report

The Destination Insight Series takes a close look at various destinations around the Asia Pacific region as we examine how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare towards recovery.

Join us for this live webinar ‘Destination Insight Series: Philippines with PATA & BBC’

While the Pacific awaits the return of visitors, strategic partnerships between regional agencies are working to ensure that the tourism and aviation sectors are adequately prepared for the reopening of borders for tourism.

SPTO & PASO Joint Media Statement – Preparing Pacific Tourism and Aviation for Travel Resumption

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Mr. Zaheer Hassan as the organisation’s new Marketing Manager.

Pacific Tourism Organisation Appoints new Marketing Manager

Young climate activists in the Pacific are being asked to apply for a new media initiative.

Vice Reaches Out to Young Pacific Climate Activists

Pitcairn’s shipping schedule has been revised and the supply ship will now travel only between Pitcairn and New Zealand.

Pitcairn Update

Lying half way between New Zealand and Peru, deep in the South Pacific, the Pitcairn Islands group is certainly one of the world’s most remote tourism destinations.

Keeping the Pitcairn Islands COVID Free

Whether you're having a Zoom business meeting, virtual

Pitcairn Islands Tourism Launches Stunning Zoom Virtual Backgrounds.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has the privilege of partnering with the United Nations and other project partners to deliver the Pacific Unite Virtual Concert, which will be screened both regionally and internationally on Saturday 15th August, 2020.

PACIFIC UNITE Virtual Concert

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has today launched the “SPTO COVID-19 Recovery Strategy”, which has been developed to guide and support the COVID-19 recovery efforts of SPTO and its members.

SPTO Launches COVID-19 Recovery Strategy for Members

As at 27th April 2020 and as per the official WHO website and information received from members the relevant stats for the Pacific are as follows.

SPTO Member Countries’ Consolidated Response to 2019 Novel Coronavirus 27th April 2020

Visitors can virtually enjoy the music, the views, the resorts and even sunrise and sunset through virtual tours, recorded music and live webcams.

Armchair Travel: Fiji Dreaming From Your Living Room

While global aviation is struggling to cope with the ever-changing health advisories and travel restrictions, the situation of aviation to & from Tahiti is an especially challenging one at the moment. Airlines are dealing with it in some pretty innovative ways.

Air Tahiti Nui Operating World’s Longest Commercial Flight

A biker’s guide to Papua New Guinea

A biker’s guide to Papua New Guinea

Flight Review: Fiji Airways A330-200 Economy Class NAN-SYD

Flight Review: Fiji Airways A330-200 Economy Class NAN-SYD

India helping Pacific Islands fight climate change

India helping Pacific Islands fight climate change

Vanuatu walks the talk – and becomes first country to ban plastic straws

Vanuatu walks the talk – and becomes first country to ban plastic straws

French Polynesia is Calling

French Polynesia is Calling

Agents Inspired By South Pacific Destinations At Treasures Of The South Pacific Event

Agents Inspired By South Pacific Destinations At Treasures Of The South Pacific Event

Miss Pacific Islands closes 2 day #SPTE18 in Adelaide

Miss Pacific Islands closes 2 day #SPTE18 in Adelaide

Miss Pacific Islands to attend Pasifika Festival

Miss Pacific Islands to attend Pasifika Festival

New American Samoa Jasons Visitor Map

New American Samoa Jasons Visitor Map

2017 has been named as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism by the UN World Tourism Organisation.
Why? The goal of the year is to recognise and celebrate the huge impact that tourism has on our world: on our environment, on our societies, and on the global economy.

Recent Trip to Sun Coast Region

A travel expert of Flight Center, New Zealand and a South Pacific Specialist, Marga Morrissey recently returned from her winning trip to Tonga, highlighting the trip as “absolutely fantastic and the perfect way to experience all the best that the beautiful destination of Tonga has to offer.”

Tonga’s Trip Winner shares her “absolutely fantastic” experience.

A Cruise Specialist and International Travel Consultant from New Zealand recently enjoyed an eight -night holiday in Fiji, as one of the monthly winners of the South Pacific Specialist Competition. Kristal Jenkins works for Cruiseabout New Plymouth and was entered into the draw for the competition in September last year, following her completion of the South Pacific Specialist online training, offered by the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.

New Zealand Cruise Specialist Recalls Amazing Fiji Dive Holiday

World Tourism Day 2017

World Tourism Day 2017

Bio-fluorescent turtles, imperative conservation and childhood dreams become reality. My mind-altering trip to magical Munda.

Hollywood Comes To Munda, Solomon Islands

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015.

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 11

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015.

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 10

Pacific Island leaders today witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Pacific Community and the Secretariat of the Regional Environment Programme that will further strengthen collaboration efforts for the resilient and sustainable development of the Pacific region.

SPC And SPREP Seal Partnership For Resilient And Sustainable Pacific Development

The SPTO warmly welcomes its newest private sector member to the SPTO Pacific family.

SPTO Private Sector Membership ‘SHOUT-OUT’

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015.

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 9

Tourism is one of the driving forces of global economic growth, and currently provides for 1 in 11 jobs worldwide. By giving access to decent work opportunities in the tourism sector, society particularly youth and women, can benefit from increased skills and professional development. The sector’s contribution to job creation is reflected in Target 8.9 ‘’By 2030 devise and implement policies that contribute to sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products” (UNWTO).

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 8

Tourists continue to dominate Fiji's total visitor arrivals, recently accounting for 75.6 per cent of the 76,598 visitors who flocked our shores last month.

Number Of Tourist Arrivals Keeps Growing

After serving in various diplomatic roles, Jonathan Schwass has been appointed as New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Vanuatu. He will step in for current High Commissioner HE Georgina Roberts, who has been posted in Port Vila since 2014.

NZ Appoints New High Commissioner To Vanuatu

The second edition of The Essential Vanuatu has gone to print, and will be launched on 26 July to mark the beginning of independence week.

The Essential Vanuatu: Second Edition

New Zealand rugby player Sonny Bill Williams shared his love for Fiji and its people on his social media platforms. He posted pictures of his stay with family at the Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay, his hike up the Sigatoka sand dunes.

Celebrity Kiwi Rugby Star Shows His Love For Fiji Tourism Through His Social Media Posts

Seven Seas Mariner’s guests will touch on 30 countries in six continents as they circumnavigate the globe, visiting 36 UNESCO World Heritage sites among a total of 66 ports, 13 in which are overnight stays.

2020 World Cruise Unveiled By Seven Seas

Did You Notice The Two New Dots?

Be married on your own private and picturesque Fijian island, with Captain Cook Cruises Fiji’s new Tivua Island Wedding package. Priced at only FJ$7260 for 30 guests the seven-hour package includes a wedding ceremony and reception in absolute paradise!

Tivua Island, In Fiji Where Dreams Come True…

If you are looking for a wild adventure, then Kila Eco Adventure Park (KEAP) is for you. Located off Namosi Road, approximately 22km from Suva (travelling on Queens Road) this wild and fun park is appropriate for all ages and is a major tourist attraction.

Wild Adrenaline-Rush Kila Adventure

An agreement has come into force for visa-free travel between Samoa and Russia.

Visa Free Entry Now Available Between Russia And Samoa

It has been observed that different forms of online and social media have been transforming the tourism industry in the South Pacific.

Faculty Observes Social Media’s Impact On Tourism

J. Hunter Pearls from Savusavu has been selected as an Honouree in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category of JNA Awards 2017. The JNA Awards, organised by UBM Asia, is now in its sixth year.

J. Hunter Pearls Fiji Selected As An Honouree For The JNA Awards 2017

Tourism remains one of the top significant drivers of our economy. According to the Fiji’s Tourism Industry Report compiled by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, this industry includes activities from various sectors. Such sectors are: transport and storage; wholesale and retail trade; manufacturing; real estate; administration and support and arts, entertainment and recreation activities.

MARKET REVIEW: Our Tourism Industry

Talofa's Airways PagoPago/Tonga Flights

Talofa’s Airways PagoPago/Tonga Flights

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has officially celebrated 10 years of operations with a number of events to thank staff, guests, owners and industry partners all of whom have been involved in making the Resort the success.

Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Celebrates 10 Years

Fiji’s National Airline, is proud to announce that Business Class guests travelling out of, or through Los Angeles Airport (LAX) are set to receive another upgrade.

Fiji Airways Gets Upgraded At LAX With Luxury Lounge

American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata, recently announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded American Samoa a grant of nearly $1.1 million.

NOAA Funding For Reef Protection

Aore Island Resort in Vanuatu is offering travel agents the opportunity to experience a studio beachfront bungalow at $160 per night, and a one bedroom beachfront bungalow at $210 per night to help it celebrate the completion of a major refurbishment that has elevated the resort to four-star status.

Agent Offer At Vanuatu Resort

Port Vila, Vanuatu after a few months of quiet work putting on the finishing touches, Vanuatu’s newest signature resort finally opened. In a ribbon-cutting ceremony and cocktail party attended by over 250 guests, the Ramada Port Vila formally launched its operations.

Vanuatu's New Ramada Port Vila Resort Opens

For P&O Cruise Liner, Pacific Explorer, this is its maiden voyage to Port Vila under its new name even though it had visited in the past as Dawn Princess.

Maiden Voyage With 54 Ni-Vanuatu

Tourism is becoming more competitive in Vanuatu. Efate as the gateway to visitors from around the world to Vanuatu. Efforts are underway by the Department of Tourism (DoT) to assist communities on the Efate Ring Road to develop tourism attractions and activities.

Boosting Tourism In The Tourist Gateway Of Vanuatu

Timor-Leste has begun issuing electronic passports of international standard that will facilitate Timorese travelling overseas.

Timor-Leste Begins Use Of The Electronic Passport

With visitor interest continuing to grow Pitcairn Islands Tourism is pleased to announce a new tour program for 2018.

Pitcairn Islands Tourism Launches New Tour Program

During the summer months and holiday season, the Stewards of Nature program will now be offered aboard the m/s Paul Gauguin. The cruise line invites guests to discover and value nature through hands-on, interactive learning for children and teens ages 7-17, as well as family members.

Paul Gauguin Cruises Launches Nature Program For Kids And Families

Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto has told the destination’s tourism leaders the time for procrastination has passed and the industry needs to act now if the Solomon Islands is to achieve its goals – specifically positioning tourism as the country’s key economic driver.

Increase In Hotel Inventory Critical If Solomon Islands Is To Achieve Its Goals

Michelle Stott Is The New Tourism Fiji Marketing Director

Michelle Stott Is The New Tourism Fiji Marketing Director

Tourism Fiji Duo To Market Fiji

As a sector that requires substantial energy input, tourism can accelerate the shift toward renewable energy and increase its share in the global energy mix. Consequently, by promoting sound and long-term investments in sustainable energy sources, tourism can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change and contribute to innovative and new energy solutions in urban, regional and remote areas. (UNWTO)

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 7

Ophelia Kitiliti Kava (23) was crowned Miss Heilala 2017, at the Miss Heilala Ball held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The Auckland receptionist entered the contest as Miss Apraxus New Zealand.

Ophelia Kava Crowned Miss Heilala 2017

In May, the entire NCT team gave a warm welcome for their new director Jean-Marc Mocellin. A New Caledonian by birth, he has returned home after a lengthy and successful period in the international hospitality business.

A New Director For New Caledonia Tourism

Underlining the importance with which his government views the tourism sector as a positive contributor and catalyst for the Solomon Islands economic future, Prime Minister the Hon. Manasseh Damukana Sogavare has officially opened the ‘Invest to Preserve’ forum at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara.

Tourism A “Catalyst” For The Solomon Islands’ Economic Future

Niue’s Humpback Whales are back!
Around 50 adult Humpbacks and their offspring enter Niue’s waters from July to October each year as they migrate north from Antarctica into warmer waters to mate, give birth and socialise - a 5000km trip.

Humpback Whales Arrive In Niue Waters

For the first time, New Caledonia's tourism professionals held a workshop in China, focusing on New Caledonia as a tourist destination, with a view to developing and establishing business relationships with the Chinese tourism industry. A first approach which proved highly instructive for the 15 local travel professionals taking part, with numerous meetings arranged from 12 to 16 June in Beijing and Shanghai.

New Caledonia Tourism China Workshop 2017: Review And Prospects

Duo To Help Market Fiji

Duo To Help Market Fiji

On 27 July 2017, representatives of the Pacific Community’s 26 members will meet at SPC Headquarters in Noumea for the Conference of the Pacific Community.

10th Conference Of The Pacific Community Chaired By Philippe Germain, President Of The New Caledonia Government

Julia Peters is Radisson Blu Resort Fiji’s new Human Resources Manager. Julia has worked for numerous organisations with similar roles

Julia Is Radisson Blu’s New HR Manager

The Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards board of trustees has widened the criteria for the inaugural awards this year to attract entries from small tourism operators.

Inaugural Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Widens Entry Scope

The Havannah Vanuatu is pleased to announce the appointment of a new General Manager; Mr Daniel Johnson.

The Havannah Vanuatu Announces A New General Manager

The rebranding exercise undertaken by PNG Air has won confidence among its customers. It now intends on connecting people to people both in remote parts of the country as well as major cities and towns.

Passengers Impressed With PNG Air's Services

Adrenalin Fiji is based at Port Denarau Marina, upstairs above Yee’s Supermarket. Our second location is in the retail shop next to Palms Apartments (next to our workshop), where new signage will be seen there soon. We have exited from the Marina Bure. This is a positive move considering that we now receive the majority of our bookings via online channels.

Adrenalin Fiji Product Update

Samoa’s national carrier, Polynesian Airlines is on the brink of entering into a mutual arrangement with Fiji Airways.

Samoa Airways To Partner With Fiji Airways

Viewers of “Tanna the Movie” would have loved the celebrations given by Tanna people for the opening of Friendly Beach this week in Tanna, Vanuatu by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, the Hon Mr Joe Natuman.

Official Opening Of Friendly Beach Resort Tanna Island, Vanuatu

Launch Of Toolkit To Protect Pacific Businesses

Launch Of Toolkit To Protect Pacific Businesses

The Grand Hotel and Casino in Port Vila is pleased to advise planned refurbishments of the hotel's lobby area have been adjusted to ensure no impact on guests in the months.

Grand Vanuatu Hotel Refurbishments

Tourism Minister Nicole Bouteau attended the Tahiti Cruise Club (TCC) General Assembly on Tuesday (July 4th).

The Tahiti Minister Of Tourism Presents At The Tahiti Cruise Club AG

At the invitation of Gérard Deshayes, president of the association Breizh Polynesia, the Representative of French Polynesia, Caroline Tang attended this weekend in Quéven, Brittany, at the 26 th edition of the Summer Tahitian.
The festival is one of the most important Polynesian events in France.

“L'Eté Tahitien” In Brittany Frequented By 4000 Visitors

The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) was amongst other stakeholders participated at the Climate Action Pacific Partnership (CAPP) Event that was held in Suva from the 3rd to 4th of July at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

SPTO Urges Pacific Tourism Stakeholders To Strengthen Climate Action

Air Niugini is now an all-jet aircraft operator after the last of its six Q400 turboprop aircraft left the country on Tuesday 20th June destined for its new owner.

Air Niugini All-Jet Operations

When was the last time you and your loved one had a break from all the hustle and bustle? Well here is an opportunity for you to explore Fiji's locally owned and operated Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa which is offering great discounted accommodation deals.

Need A Break…Check Out What Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa Has To Offer!

Celebrity Cruises has launched its new local brochure, showcasing Australia’s highest rated ship, Celebrity Solstice and her voyages throughout Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific for the 2017/18 and 2018/19 summer cruise seasons.

Celebrity Cruises Launches New Brochure

Travellers exploring Niue’s Huvalu Conservation Forest will have all the forest facts at their fingertips following completion of a major biodiversity project on the island.

Telling Niue’s Biodiversity Story

South Sea Cruises has stepped up their services after acquiring the latest in modern navigational and operational equipment with their latest catamaran, Tiger V.

South Sea Cruises Has Stepped Up Their Services

International yachts taking part in the 2017/18 World Arc Rally have safely arrived at the Musket Cove Resort and Marina this week.
Event manager Stefano Palumbo told SUNsports yesterday that most of the yachts have made their way into Fijian waters since June.

Yachts Gather At Musket Cove

The Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa's adults only Waitui Beach Club is celebrating its second year of operations.
Resort general manager Alan Burrows said it was a fantastic time for the Denarau Island-based property to be celebrating two years of the Waitui Beach Club.

Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa's Adults Only Beach Club Celebrates

The South Pacific Tourism Organisation, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) will jointly organise and convene the first regional tourism conference in Port Vila, Vanuatu on the 25th of October

Inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference To Convene In Vanuatu In October 2017

As part of the implementation of the 2015-2020 tourism development strategy, the Tahiti Tourisme wished to promote, design and implement a communication strategy aimed at raising awareness of the tourism development issues and interests.

Tahiti Still Increasing Public Awareness Of Tourism

International visitation to the Solomon Islands jumped by close on 12 per cent across April 2017. Official figures released by the Solomon Islands National Statistics Office show a total of 2013 international visitors recorded for the month representing an 11.8 per cent increase over the same period in 2016.

Strong April Visitor Count Keeps Solomon Islands 2017 Targets On Track

Part of an going strategy to promote the Solomon Islands to Taiwanese travellers, a senior group of Taiwanese tourism and media representatives has arrived in Honiara.
A joint venture between the Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau, Solomon Airlines and the Solomon Islands Embassy in Taipei, the five-strong group’s program will include the opportunity to visit hotels and resorts in Honiara and the Western Province and also experience key cultural and historical activities in both areas.

‘Ni Hao’ – Key Taiwan Tourism Delegation Arrives In The Solomon Islands

Driving investor interest and confidence in the Solomon Islands’ tourism sector and being in position to manage and accommodate 50,000 international visitors annually by 2027 - just two of the key factors to be deliberated at the inaugural National Sustainable Tourism Investment Forum taking place in Honiara next week.

National Sustainable Tourism Investment Forum To Set Direction For Future Tourism Sector Growth Management

Setting hearts aflutter once again is the ultimate “Wedding Expo – I Do” that will be held on August 5-6, at the Sir John Guise indoor complex.

2017 Wedding Expo Set For Next Month

A K1.5 million agreement has been signed to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the provinces of East and West New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

K1.5 Million Agreement To Promote Biodiversity In Papua New Guinea

Tourism can play a critical role in achieving water access and security, as well as hygiene and sanitation for all. The efficient use of water in the tourism sector coupled with appropriate safety measures, waste water management, pollution control and technology efficiency can be key to safe guarding our most precious resource. (UNWTO)

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 6

The Republic of Kiribati celebrates its Independence Day on July 12. It is the country's national day that commemorates the independence of Kiribati from the United Kingdom in 1979.

Independence Day in Kiribati: July 12, 2017

Solomon Airlines and Air Kiribati have announced the commencement of a new service linking Brisbane with Tarawa via Honiara commencing 30 August 2017.

Solomon Airlines & Air Kiribati To Partner On New Brisbane-Honiara-Kiribati Service

Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia collaborated with Trip Advisor and the Palau Chamber of Commerce to deliver a successful Digital Tourism workshop to local tourism operators in Palau.

Putting Palau On The Global Stage With Digital Tourism

Gender Equality is achieved when women and men enjoy the same rights and opportunities across all sectors of society.

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 5

Efforts are underway to extend seasonal work for Samoans in New Zealand's tourism and fisheries industries.

Samoans Preparing For Jobs In NZ Tourism And Fisheries

Escape winter and head to Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa in Fiji for an unforgettable family holiday. Spread over 160 acres of lush rainforest which greets an azure private lagoon, it provides the perfect outdoor playground for those seeking a little family adventure.

Escape This Winter With The Ultimate Family Getaway In Fiji!

The Asian Development Bank has given its approval for the creation of a new Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility, which will provide financial support to a series of renewable energy projects and sector reforms across Pacific island countries.

ADB Creates $200m Facility To Support Clean Energy Projects In Pacific Island Countries

The TripAdvisor certificates of excellence is a true source of pride for the team at Warwick Hotels and Resorts Pacific, says regional general manager Dean Swaagman.

Award For Resort Group

The South Pacific Tourism Organisation has commended the Asian Development Bank for drawing attention to the issue of sustainable eco- tourism at the ADB Pacific Update Conference held in Suva, Fiji last week.

New Travellers Looking For Environmentally Responsible And Culturally Rich Experiences

It’s on again – The Samoa Tourism Authority invites agents to register for the ‘Beautiful Samoa 2017’ Roadshows in Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney in July, to learn more about this must-visit South Pacific destination, and enjoy nibbles, bubbles, prizes and traditional Samoan entertainment!

Register Now For Beautiful Samoa 2017 July Roadshows

To stimulate group visits from Japan, New Caledonia Tourism and Aircalin are running an
incentive programme from April 2017 to March 2018, offering gifts to members of Japanese
tourist groups and an air ticket for the tour escort.

MICE Attacks! : Boosting Japanese Groups

Fiji Airways today confirmed the acquisition of a CAE Boeing 737 MAX aircraft full simulator for the Fiji Aviation Academy. The Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Suva today by Fiji Airways and Canadian simulator manufacturer CAE, in the presence of Fijian Attorney General, Minister for Economy and Minister responsible for Civil Aviation, the Honourable Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Plans for Fiji’s first ever Aviation Academy were announced by the Government in the 2016 National Budget.

Fiji Airways Confirms Acquisition Of Full Flight Simulator For Aviation Academy

The Castaway Island Resort in partnership with the Mamanuca Environment Society (MES) has planted corals covering a total reef area of 419.19km². MES has applauded Castaway for the great work in restoring their coral reef ecosystem.

Castaway Continues Coral Planting

Fiji Airways has received yet another feather in its cap. In the latest Skytrax World Airline Rankings of 2017, the national carrier has ranked 75 of all the airlines in the world. Last year their position was 91.

Fiji Airways Soars Higher In World Airline Rankings

Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, located on the island of Efate, is using solar power for tourism, commercial, and government activities. But, in rural areas, solar capacity is limited.

A Secure, Green Energy Future For Vanuatu’s Rural Communities And Tourism Industry

Kiribati national airline Air Kiribati has successfully conducted its maiden night flight at the Bonriki International Airport following the installation of the runway’s lighting system this week.

Kiribati Maiden Night Flight At Bonriki Airport Successful

Tourism Minister Nicole Bouteau met Raymond Yeddou, administrator of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands, at the Ministry of Tourism in a meeting on nautical tourism.

Nautical Tourism At The ISLV: Assessment And Prospects For Development

Tourism, the economy, law and justice post-RAMSI, investment, agriculture, business, infrastructure, governance and resources are some of the areas which will be focused on at the upcoming 9th Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum.

Forum To Highlight Solomon Islands Opportunities

Papua New Guinea boasts a variety of cultural activities every year, many of which are tourist attractions, while some aimed at preserving culture and transferring local knowledge.

Preserving The Art Of Weaving For Tourism

Six heads of statistic agencies of six nations agreed to take part in crafting a global standardized form of metrics in determining and assessing data on tourism.

Fiji Part of Statistician Heads To Take Up Challenge of Tourism Ministers

The PGA Fiji International 2017 tournament will be held from the 17-20th of August this year.

Fiji International 2017 Teeing Off For Another Successful Year

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association says there is a need for more incentives to encourage investment by new and existing hoteliers to increase room numbers and add further value to their properties.

Fiji Hotel And Tourism Association Calls For More Incentives For Hotel Investment

With an emphasis very much on rustic and soulful, Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji has expanded its already top-heavy list of exclusive client activities to a whole new level with private island camping. The ‘Ki na kalokalo’ (pathway to the stars) camping experience revolves around an overnight stay on the resort’s nearby private island, Nanuku Island, and begins when resort staff take guests on the short trip aboard Nanuku 1 for an activity-filled afternoon.

Nanuku Auberge Resort Introduces ‘Ki Na Kalokalo’ Private Island Camping

Explore the USA and Asia at discounted rates with Fiji Airways.

Explore The USA And Asia – SALE ON NOW!

Fiji Link's Northern Sale - ON NOW!

Fiji Link's Northern Sale – ON NOW!

At Fiji Hideaway Resort and Spa, we value your time. We understand how hectic it is to plan and organize Meetings, Events or any gatherings, and so we are here, to take away that burden from you. Our dedicated team will listen to your unique needs to tailor a meeting that gives you everything you need to reach your goals and be the best that you can be.

Thinking Conference…Think Fiji Hideaway Resort & Spa!!…HOT DEALS!!

Mana Island Resort Fiji LAUNCHING: Exciting New Wedding Package

The SPTO warmly welcomes its newest private sector member to the SPTO Pacific family.

SPTO Private Sector Membership ‘SHOUT-OUT’

16 June 2017, Suva, FIJI – An important part of the South Pacific Tourism Organisation’s (SPTO) role to market and develop regional tourism is the provision of capacity-building training to its key tourism stakeholders to further enhance and strengthen the quality of their service delivery.

Tuvalu Tourism Officer Completes Research & Marketing Training Attachment

The boutique Seabreeze Resort, Samoa has won ‘Samoa’s Leading Hotel’ for the fifth consecutive year, at the 24th
annual World Travel Awards 2017 held in Shanghai, China. Voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, this red-carpet event is considered the Oscars of the tourism industry and is acknowledged across the globe as the
ultimate travel accolade.

‘Teamwork and Family’ Seabreeze Wins Samoa’s Leading Resort 5 Years In A Row

The South Pacific’s newest conferencing destination, Niue, has received a high level opening this week with the opening of the Matavai Conference Centre Niue. Official proceedings included a high level diplomatic delegation from New Zealand with the Rt. Hon Bill English, Prime Minister of New Zealand and Premier of Niue Sir Toke Talagi.

The South Pacific’s Newest Conference Destination Receives Official Opening From Prime Minister Of New Zealand

Vatuvara private islands offers the discerning traveller a luxurious and conscientious experience in the Northern Lau group of Fiji.

Introducing Vatuvara Private Islands, Fiji…

Bringing some South Pacific sunshine to a very damp Sydney this week, Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji GM, Sascha Hemmann (second from right) and his marketing team.

Nanuku Team Hits Sydney

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,893 visitors to National Park of American Samoa in 2016 spent $1,689,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 21 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2,070,200.

American Samoa National Park Tourism Economic Benefits

Residents of American Samoa who normally apply for their US visas at the US Embassy in Samoa will have to go to New Zealand or Fiji to get their documents over the next three months.

New US Visa Process For American Samoans

TOK TOK Vanuatu Dates Announcement: 28 August - 1st Sept 2017. | Proudly presented by ANZ our Premium Sponsor and Vanuatu Tourism Office.

TOK TOK Vanuatu 2017

A new tourism product has been launched on Malekula. Aiemsandior Cultural and Snorkeling Tour is located on Rano, a small island on the north eastern coast of Malekula. Unique to Rano, the tour showcases the sacred world of the ‘small nambas’.

New Tourism Product Launched On Rano In Vanuatu

Just of the shores of the Port Vila township, schools upon schools of tropical fish inhabit scores of vibrant, thriving coral pods. And while catching a glimpse from a glass-bottom boat is special, getting up-close-and-personal below the surface is even better.

Reef Explorer Semi-Sub Reef Experience In Vanuatu

Tonga is gearing up for the 2017 Heilala Festival - two weeks of events from 26 June until 9 July, the highlight being the Miss Heilala Pageant.

Heilala Festival 2017 In Tonga

Tourism Minister Nicole Bouteau received on Tuesday the artist and producer Ken Carlter, as well as Serena Forgeas Carlter, both founders of the production company Kearena.

Organizers Of The Heiva I Paris Meet The Tahiti Minister Of Tourism

The Statistical Institute (ISPf) takes stock of the cyclical trend in the international hotel industry for the period March

58% Occupancy In The Tahiti International Hotel Sector In The First Quarter Of 2017

The Chief Executive Officer of the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), Papali’i Sonja Hunter has acknowledged the announcement by the New Zealand Government of funding to boost the Pacific Island nation’s tourism industry.

Tourism Chief Acknowledges NZ Government Funding To Boost Samoa Tourism

Healthy lives and well- being can be linked directly to tourism in many different ways.
Household income from tourism has helped to improve access to better health care and enhance the well-being of Pacific people.

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 3

The Little Polynesian Resort was featured as one of the 'Coolest Rooms in the South Pacific' for 2017 in UKs Trade Travel Gazette (TTG). TTG magazine has been delivering industry news and business advice to UK travel agents every week since 1953.

The Coolest Rooms In The South Pacific For 2017

Over the last two decades, tourism sector has played an integral role in driving economic growth in the Pacific Island Countries, most notably in Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and Cook Islands.

April Statistics Show Strong Growth In Visitor Arrivals For Fiji

The premier of Western Province in Solomon Islands says banning plastic bags will preserve his region's environment for tourism.

Plastic-Bag Ban To Benefit Solomons' Tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has appointed the Prime Minister of Samoa, Hon. Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, as Special Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism 2017. The ceremony took place in New York on 7 June on the side-lines of the UN Ocean Conference, where among other activities the Prime Minister addressed participants on the value of tourism to sustainably advance the blue economy.

Prime Minister Of Samoa Appointed Special Ambassador Of The International Year Of Sustainable Tourism For Development By UNWTO At Ocean Conference

A new World Bank project aims to strengthen the potential of tourism in Papua New Guinea, which has seen international arrivals grow by an average of 13% since 2002.

US$20 million Boost For Sustainable Tourism Project In PNG

The beachside setting combined with an internationally experienced weddings team continue to make InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa a firm favorite with the local market.

Natadola Bay Hosting More Local Weddings

Nila Beach Resort in Vuda Point, Lautoka, opened its first 22 villas last week. Resort managing director Mohan Chinswamy said the $3 million investment was completed in April.

Nila Beach Resort Opens 22 Villas

The appointment of our new Executive Chef; Leon Hatton-Jones and Executive Sous Chef; Frank Oh, has seen the introduction of new and refined culinary experiences for guests at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa.

New Chefs Revamp Culinary Experiences

The luxurious Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji Islands has won ‘Australasia's Leading Boutique Island Resort 2017’, for the 7th consecutive year, at the 24th annual World Travel Awards™, recently held in Shanghai, China.

Taveuni Palms Resort, Fiji win’s 7th Consecutive World Travel Award

Nestled among swaying coconut palms and verdant tropical gardens set within a dramatic volcanic backdrop, Qamea Resort and Spa is Fiji’s most secluded adults-only resort. An escape for the mind, body and soul!

LUXURY FIJI: Enjoy A Complimentary Room Upgrade, Massage And More

Fiji's COP23 Logo Takes To The Skies With Fiji Airways

Tokoriki Island Resort Management and team took the opportunity to showcase all of the amazing upgrades and enhancements made at the resort over the past 12 months to some of their key International trade partners prior to the commencement of FTE 2017 followed by a very touching day with a special visit by Namamanuca primary school choir from the Yanuya Village joining the celebration. Gifts of school supplies from our trade partners for the children was very much appreciated by the Head Teacher Mr.Matai Beci

Tokoriki Island Resort Shares The Fijian Spirit

Nauru Airlines is pleased to be building this further new link to and from Honiara to Brisbane in addition to Nauru Airlines current connections from Honiara through to Nauru, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands and Micronesia

Nauru Airlines Airline Of The Central Pacific

The Tokyo based Pacific Islands Centre’s Promotional Coordinator Reiko Takada visited the Solomon Islands and Nauru in April this year. Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) is an office of the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) network.

PIC Makes Fruitful Visit To Solomons, Nauru

The boutique Seabreeze Resort, Samoa has won

Seabreeze Resort Win’s SAMOA'S LEADING RESORT” For Fifth Consecutive Year!!!

Tourism will generate thousands of jobs in the coming years, and the hosting of APEC events in growing tourism hubs will make an important contribution to this growing sector.

Regional APEC Meetings To Deliver Real Benefits For Tourism In PNG

Regional APEC Meetings To Deliver Real Benefits For PNG

Regional APEC Meetings To Deliver Real Benefits For PNG

InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is honoured to be recognised as Australasia’s Leading Resort and Fiji’s Leading Resort at the prestigious 2017 Annual World Travel Awards Asia and Australasia Gala Ceremony hosted on 4th June 2017 at the Grand Kempinski Hotel Shanghai in China.

Intercontinental Fiji Awarded Australasia’s & Fiji’s Leading Resort At The 2017 World Travel Awards

Members of the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) Alumni Solomon Islands Chapter are working with Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) to upgrade the Solomon Islands Memorial Garden in Henderson, in the lead-up to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal in August.

APTC Solomon Islands Alumni Assist With Cleaning Of Memorial Garden

We are thrilled to announce that we will be re-opening on the 1st of July after extensive renovations. The resort looks fantastic and to celebrate we have released this amazing grand re-opening special.

Tropica Island Resort Grand Re-Opening Special

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji is delighted to announce the appointment of Ilisoni Vebose as Hospitality Manager onboard MV Reef Endeavour.

Captain Cook Cruises Fiji welcomes New Hospitality Manager!!!

The Cook Islands have been once again named the “Best Pacific Island Rim” destination, beating top tourist destinations such as Bora Bora, Bali and Hawaii.

Cook Islands Best Tourism Destination Again!

This is the day that the custom landowners of Champagne Beach, the chiefs and villages of Hog Harbour and East Santo, Sanma Province, tour operators; Ministry of Tourism and South Sea Shipping have been waiting for. Champagne Beach in East Santo has successfully launched its Cruise Tourism Committee yesterday, with assistance from the Managing Director of South Sea Shipping, John Tonner and Acting Director of Tourism Development, Donald Pelam. With about one million tourists arriving on cruise liners this year with 300,000 by air, tourism has become “everybody’s business”.

Champagne Beach In East Santo Successfully Launches Cruise Tourism Committee

Solomon Islands has again featured on an exclusive VIP Worldwide Package Tour, organized by Abercrombie and Kent.

Solomon Islands In VIP Worldwide Tour For Second Year Running

Aircalin’s sale airfare is included in New Caledonia Travel Connection value packages at Sheraton New Caledonia Deva, Chateau Royale Beach Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Noumea and Isle of Pines,

Aircalin Winter Sale And New Caledonia Accommodation Packages

Samoa Airline, Talofa Air, is to start flying to Tonga from July 1st.

Samoa Airline To Tonga From Next Month

Leading Fijian Tour operator, Sigatoka River Safari, is proud to announce it has won “Australasia’s Leading Adventure Tour Operator” at the 24th annual World Travel Awards™ held recently in Shanghai China.

Sigatoka River Safari Wins At World Travel Awards

Fiji Airways inflight magazine, FijiTime has been recognised as Australasia’s Leading Inflight Magazine for 2017 by the prestigious World Travel Awards at its regional awards gala ceremony which was held in Shanghai on Sunday night. It was nominated alongside Jetstar magazine, KiaOra Magazine (Air New Zealand), Paradise — the inflight magazine of Air Niugini, Qantas’ Spirit of Australia, Reva Tahiti Magazine (Air Tahiti), and Voyeur (Virgin Australia).

FJ’s FijiTime Australasia’s Leading Inflight

The Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards Board of Trustees has undergone leadership transitions after a successful season in 2016. Vice-Chairman Bill Whiting succeeds James Sowane as ANZ Fiji Excellence in Tourism Board of Trustees Chairman. This followed Mr Sowane’s resignation from the Board in April to focus on his business Pacific Destinations’ new directions.

Bill Whiting New Chairman

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015.

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals – Goal 1

Investment in adaptation and mitigation to climate change makes good business sense, says Francois Martel, secretary-general of PIDF.

Good Business Sense

Visitor arrivals by air increase by 31% over February 2016, but decreased by (-37%) over the previous month. The decrease was reflected by the fall in number of visitors who arrived for holidays.

Vanuatu International Arrival Statistics: February 2017 Highlights

Stay a minimum five nights at the adults only Seabreeze Resort Samoa and receive resort bonuses to the value of AUD$1,315 per room, per stay. The bonuses are valid for all bookings made by 30 June 2017 and for travel between 1 November 2017 and 31 March 2018.

Seabreeze Resort Releases Amazing Booking Bonuses

The Pacific region – Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, New Caledonia and Samoa – is the first to launch the new Club Marriott special membership program involving 25 hotels, including Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel, The Westin Melbourne and Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa.

Marriott International Introduces The Pacific Region To The ‘New’ Club Marriott

New Zealand is to contribute NZ$7.3 million towards boosting Samoan tourism, Prime Minister Bill English has announced.

NZ Funding Boost For Samoa Tourism

‘Green’ Nanuku Appoints Fijian Marine Scientist To Manage On-Resort Environmental Programs

Resort and hotel chefs yesterday applauded the Master Class Fiji culinary event held at the Rhum-Ba in Nadi.

Budding Chefs Praise Master Class Fiji Culinary

Yacht tourism is thriving in Fiji with tourists and other interested persons wanting to come and experience the attractive white sandy beaches, the sunshine, the untouched beauty of elite small islands of pristine Fiji waters, the unpolluted environment and the very friendly attitude of Fijians.

Luxury Yachts In Fiji

Travel Associates is offering a stay 3 pay 2 deal at Fiji’s new 5 star luxury island resort – Kokomo – mere footsteps from your accommodation to the Great Astrolabe Reef!

Kokomo Island Fiji Deal For Bookings Until 30 June

Fiji Airways are pleased to inform you that as of the 29th May, 2017, Fiji Airways is offering the possibility to request chargeable seats on its B737's and A330's aircrafts.

Fiji Airways Chargeable Seats

Fiji’s South Seas Cruises has launched the Yasawa Islands Holidays, an island hopping cruise and resort product providing mid-range and luxury accommodation options for couples and families in the stunning Yasawa Islands.

New Fiji Cruise And Resort Product For All Travellers – Yasawa Islands Holidays

International Award For Five-Star Island Resort

International Award For Five-Star Island Resort

The Vanuatu Government today signed the second contract for Whitegrass and Pekoa works with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and its joint venture partner, Northwest Civil Airport Construction Group.

Pekoa And Whitegrass Airport Works Contract Signed

Chief executive officer of the national carrier Joseph Laloyer has announced Air Vanuatu and Qantas will resume their codeshare partnership on Port Vila flights from 15 June.

Qantas And Air Vanuatu Resume Vila Codeshare

Announcing the launch, Solomon Airlines’ Manager – Commercial, Colin Sigimanu, said harnessing the latest in web-based flight, shopping and booking technology for the new website has facilitated the delivery of an enhanced, user-friendly experience for customers.

Solomon Airlines Launches Next-Gen Website And Booking Platform

It will be a reality show with a difference when a family from England and two couples – one from Brazil and one from the US – star in a real-life travel video series to be released in 2018, ‘Two Stories/One Mana’, promoting The Islands of Tahiti to audiences around the world.

Tahiti Tourisme ‘Reality’ Traveller Video Series Starts Finding ‘Mana’ In June!

Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa on Saturday organised a riverside fundraiser to raise funds for a four-wheel drive for the Sigatoka School for Special Education.

Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort Fundraises For Special School

The Solomon Islands has great potential as a tourism and business destination. In the second part of the two-part series on the country, Business Advantage PNG looks at the opportunities and challenges, including in the hotel business.

Solomon Islands Looks To Tourism For Growth

Fiji has the potential to widen the scope of the tourism industry to attract medical tourism to our shores.

Fiji Has Potential To Attract Health Tourism

With long ‘valid for’ travel dates, Sunset Bungalows in Vanuatu and Samoa’s Seabreeze Resort are both offering savings on accommodation deals, when booked by 30 June 2017.

Samoa And Vanuatu Resorts Earlybird Specials

The 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the members of the Savaii Samoa Tourism Association (SSTA) was
successfully held on Saturday 20th May 2017 at Vaimoana Seaside lodge in Asau, Savai’i.

Savaii Samoa Tourism Association Concludes Its 7th Annual General Meeting

Koro Sun Resort and Rainforest Spa, is excited to announce its newly renovated Koro Kids Club, elevating the Resort to new standards for boutique family travel in Fiji.

Koro Sun Resort And Rainforest Spa Launches Highly Sought After New Koro Kids Club

In 2016, Asia and the Pacific received 309 million international tourist arrivals, 9% more than in 2015; by 2030 this number is expected to reach 535 million. Over 20 countries gathered in Bangladesh on 16-17 May for the 29th joint meeting of the UNWTO Commissions for Asia and the Pacific and South Asia, to discuss challenges facing the sector in the region, opportunities for sustainable tourism development and the programme of work of UNWTO in Asia for the coming two years.

UNWTO Commission For Asia And The Pacific Meets In Bangladesh

Tourism Fiji and Fiji Airways will be hosting Bollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz on a trip to Fiji as part of the Travelogue produced by the Times of India.

Bollywood Movie Star To Promote Fiji Tourism

Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Marc Cavaliere, as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Cavaliere joins the airline’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, and will be responsible for the new, dedicated global airline alliances and partnerships function, as well as all sales channels, marketing activities, and related commercial functions.

Fiji Airways Appoints Marc Cavaliere As New Chief Marketing Officer

The Vanuatu Tourism Office and partners had a successful two days at the 2017 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) on 19 and 20 May at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, meeting with travel trade industry from Australia but also focusing on meeting with the long-haul markets of Europe, USA and Asia.

Vanuatu Tourism Office Wraps At SPTE 2017 And Wins Best Stand

More than 60 participants representing export and export-ready companies attended the Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) NZ Pacific Path to Market workshops in Fiji last week.

Pacific Path To Market Fiji Workshops Draw Record Response

The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has begun its training for Surf Life Saving (SLS), CPR and First Aid within the
country both in Upolu and Savaii.

Surf Life Saving Trainings For 2017 By STA Begin

Samoa Hotel Association (SHA) as the lead industry body for the Tourism & Hospitality sector in Samoa has been given the opportunity by the Government of Samoa to officially host the Country’s 55th Independence Celebrations Ball.

Samoa Hotels Association Independence Ball

The US Congress has designated the month of May as “Asian-Pacific Islander” month in the United States and a profusion of festivals venerating Polynesian culture can be experienced wherever there is a large population of Pacific Islanders.

Celebrating Polynesia In United States

PNG Air Design Recognised Internationally

The inaugural Hospitality Expo in Port Moresby attended by large and small operators was hosted by the Tourism Industry Association.

Expo Aims At Linking Tourism Operators

We are thrilled to announce that Tokoriki Island Resort is the winner of two extremely prestigious awards at this year’s Luxury Travel Media Gold List Awards. These awards recognise the ultimate in luxury travel in Australia and around the world.

Tokoriki Island Resort Wins Luxury Travel Awards

The University of the South Pacific will today open its new campus in the Marshall Islands.

USP Opens New Campus In Marshall Islands

Seven Water Music ladies of Leweton Cultural Village & Magical Water Music have embarked on an extraordinary journey. To mark the occasion of the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Volcano Bay, they have been invited to perform a brief sample of the traditional water music of the Northern islands of Vanuatu.

Vanuatu's Water Music Ladies Heading To Universal Studios Orlando

Niue is planning to turn to Singapore for advice on how to generate more income for the island.

Niue Seeks Singaporean Help To Help Boost Economy

The South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2017 came to a close this afternoon at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia with a majority of participants expressing their gratification with the two-day event and their commitment to participation in the next SPTE.

South Pacific Tourism Organisation wraps up another successful South Pacific Tourism Exchange in Sydney, Australia

Fiji Airways Group has today announced the appointment of Lavinia Mar as Manager Engineering for Fiji Link.

Fiji Link Announces First Female Engineering Manager

The ISPF has just published its tourism scoreboard for the year 2016. It emerges that 2016 has seen a 4.7% increase in tourist frequencies compared to 2015.

192,495 Tourists Visited Polynesia In 2016

The Carnival Legend and the Masdam are expected in Papeete. Tahiti Tourisme has planned the reception of the passengers of these two liners, with distribution of flowers to the coupe, song, dances and several demonstrations under the fare manihini pergola from 08:00 to 16:00.

Two Ships Expected In Papeete This Week

Delegates to the 2017 South Pacific Tourism Exchange in Sydney, Australia were transported to the Solomon Islands this morning with a visual presentation by the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB)

SPTE 2017 delegates experience the sights and sounds of the Solomon Islands

With growth in the Solomon Islands expected to moderate to 3 per cent in 2017 and 2.8 per cent in 2018, tourism is being viewed as an untapped source for economic growth, says a new Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) report.

Tourism Can Boost Growth In Solomon Islands

Samoa hosted more than 2,000 visitors at the end of last month when the Aurora Cruise Ship of P&O Cruises International called in at the Apia Harbour.

Another Cruise Ship Visits Beautiful Samoa

A Moana-themed closing ceremony fittingly brought the curtains down on the Samoa Tourism Exchange (S.T.E) 2017.
The Samoa Tourism Exchange 2017 concluded on a high with an evening of fun and celebration, as all International Buyers and Sellers alike dressed up to the theme Moana. The ceremony culminated an eventful three days of exhibitions and activities, and celebrated Samoa’s unique culture and what makes Samoa a genuine and sustainable destination.

Samoa Tourism Exchange Ends On A High With Moana-Themed Finale

A record number of international buyers and travel trade media are expected at next month’s Fijian Tourism Expo (FTE).

Fijian Tourism Expo To Attract Many

Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, and Tourism Fiji have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will enable the organisations to work more effectively and efficiently together. The MOU provides a platform for further collaboration to drive visitor arrivals to Fiji. A focus of the MOU is working together to capitalise on the new Fiji Airways routes – Adelaide, Singapore and San Francisco – through strategic marketing activities.

Fiji Airways, Tourism Fiji Enhance Partnership

Even though the sun wasn’t out around the regions this week, it was shining for Fiji at the Tourism Fiji’s Bula Marau roadshows.

Fiji Roadshow Brings Out The Sun For Agents

Despite coming out of a tough year in 2016 following the devastating effects of Tropical Cyclone Winston, Leleuvia Island Resort looks set to gather momentum in the coming months.

Fiji's Leleuvia Resort Makes Turnaround

Hundreds of Marshallese and Micronesians participated in the 4th Annual Celebrating Micronesia Festival at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

4th Micronesia Festival Celebration

Losevati Sewale has every reason to smile.

Sewale's Big Win For Culinary Art

Valerie Adams Gives Tips To Niue Juniors
Local participants in Niue’s forthcoming Junior Rockman event got some tips from the top earlier this month.

Olympic Touch For Junior Rockman Preparations

Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline, has announced the extension of its seasonal San Francisco – Nadi flights to a year-round service, following a successful first year of operations.

Fiji Airways Extends San Francisco Seasonal Flights Year-Round

Christian Knecht is proud to be the first executive chef at the new Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay.

Knecht Is Fiji Marriott’s First Executive Chef

The Pacific Community (SPC) offers its congratulations on the appointment of the Kingdom of Tonga’s Fekita ‘Utoikamanu to the esteemed position of United Nations High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States by the United Nation’s Secretary-General, Mr Antonio Guterres.

Pacific Community Congratulates ‘Utoikamanu On High Level UN Appointment

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Muri Beach Club Hotel, Rarotonga’s leading adults only boutique hotel, has this week introduced the Islands’ most unique lagoon side experience, with their new seaside Cabana. Guests can enjoy an ultra-relaxing massage at the hotel’s new open air cabana, which is located right on the famous Muri Lagoon, or a romantic night of private dining. Massage by day, romantic dining by night; just when you thought the Resort could not get any more suited to adults only.

Rarotonga’s Favourite Hotel Introduces Unique Seaside Cabana Beach Experience

Turama Pacific Travel Group have redesigned their website to improve user-friendliness and appeal, offering easy navigation and a responsive layout for all platforms. It now provides an up-to-date booking engine showing the latest availability for all accommodation and activities in the Cook Islands.

Turama Pacific Travel Group New Website

Following the passage of Cyclone Cook this weekend over the Vanuatu islands, Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) is pleased to advise it is business as usual in the islands and hotels and resorts are open as normal.

Vanuatu Says “It’s Business As Usual”

Tafea tourism stakeholders should start preparing for tourism boom as another infrastructure project announced for Tanna will bring more tourists.

Tafea Stakeholders Urged To Prepare For Tourism Boom

Over 30 locals on Tanna have attended an accredited training on accommodation service this year. The participants are employed by small tourism operators around Tanna in housekeeping.

Tanna Tourism Recovery Project Trains Over 30 On Accommodation Service

The Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) had its first 2017 Board meeting, officially launched by the Deputy Prime Minister, Joe Natuman on Thursday 30th March 2017 at the newly opened Ramada Resort, Port Vila.

Vanuatu Deputy Prime Minister Joe Natuman Opens 1st Tourism Board Meeting

Agritourism is a new vocabulary that is catching up fast because two important documents called ‘Vanuatu Agritourism Plan of Action’ and ‘Vanuatu Agritourism Plan of Action Implementation Plan’, are now plotting the way forward to achieve prosperity for the country through a solid partnership between Agriculture, Trade and Tourism.

Elevating Agritourism In Vanuatu

A travel information centre will be established on Tanna to boost tourism in Tafea province. This was formalized in a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) yesterday at Isangel on Tanna.

MOU Signed For A Tafea Travel Information Centre, Vanuatu

With the hot summer nearly over, Tonga is starting its busy events season with church conferences, regional and national sports competitions, and meetings coming up.

Tonga's Busy Season Starts In April

Vava’u Tourism is expecting many visitors to the island group this coming June to July with many events being held there this year.

Busy Time For Vava’u In June-July

Whale watching is a growing industry that is making Tonga a top destination for whale-watchers annually.
But a lot more needs to be done so that locals can benefit more while whales also need to be protected so that they can continue to keep coming back to our waters.

Whales Important For Growing Tourism Industry In Tonga

The Minister of Tourism, International Transport, in charge of relations with the institutions, Nicole Bouteau, in collaboration with the Committee on Tourism, Ecology, Culture, Regional Planning and Air Transport, , Friday afternoon, the 1st prize of the Call for Tourist Projects.

Aniata Kimetete Winner Of The Call For Tourism Projects in Tahiti

With tears in her eyes and cheers from the crowd Pam Christie, one of Kokoda’s first female guides, walked beneath the arches at Owers Corner on the 17th September, marking the completion of her 60th Kokoda trek. This was a momentous occasion for the pioneering adventurer who completed her first Kokoda Trek back in 1998. She went on to start her own company, PNG Trekking Adventures, to share her love of exploring with tourists.

Pam Christie Made History With 60th Kokoda Trek

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa is capitalising on the growing outbound Chinese tourism market by improving its in-room Chinese amenities, expanding its Chinese breakfast and dinner meal offerings and importantly, increasing its number of Chinese speaking staff to better meet the needs of Chinese guests.

Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa Ups The Stakes To Attract Chinese Tourists

The Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Papua New Guinea 2017 was launched on Tuesday at the Sogno Restaurant in Port Moresby.

Miss Pacific Islands Pageant PNG 2017 Launched

Congratulations and thank you to the following South Pacific Specialists for completing the South Pacific Specialist Training Program.

Congratulations To Our New South Pacific Specialists!

A new study has highlighted the importance of tourism in the Solomon Islands, and its potential to become a new economic pillar of the country.

Can Tourism Become The Solomon Islands’ Next Economic Pillar?

For the first time in the history of Solomon Airlines two local female pilots flew a Twin Otter aircraft H4-FSI together on a commercial schedule yesterday.

Solomon Islands Lady Pilots Sky Aircraft

The new ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Samoa presented his credentials to His Highness the Head of State, Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi.

Brazil’s Ambassador Presents Credentials To Samoa

The government is serious about its commitment to attract more tourists. Part of that commitment is hosting the annual Samoa Tourism Exchange which ended last night. The exhibition provided a platform for hoteliers, airline companies, car rentals, inbound tour operators and others to show the variety of what they offer with the hope to boost the number of travelers to Samoa.

Growing Tourism In Samoa

Kokoda Track Leading Tourism Brand

Join our sustainable tourism challenge!. Tell us what do you love about our Pacific People!.

Join The Sustainable Tourism Challenge

Marriott Hotels Makes Waves With Launch Of Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay

The European Union will support Timor-Leste (East Timor) with a budget of 57 million euros over the next five years, under a cooperation agreement signed at the end of last week in Dili by the head of the EU delegation in Timor-Leste and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Timor-Leste.

EU Signs New Cooperation Agreement With Timor-Leste

Over the past month, Tourism Fiji has set out to expand the destination’s awareness among key consumers and travel trade in Fiji’s most strategically significant markets. Events in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver included travel agent events, media receptions and large-scale consumer shows.

Fiji Makes An Impression On North American Travelers And Trade

One of the world’s most successful conservation efforts was celebrated today at the opening of the Whales in a Changing Ocean Conference in Nuku’alofa Tonga.

Pacific Leadership Shines On Whale Conservation

Just about anyone who has ever seen a photo of Tahiti and its crystal blue waters are surely, instantly enchanted.

Tahiti Is Upping Its Cruising And Air Travel Game

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has provided Kiribati’s national airline, Air Kiribati, with its official two-letter designate code – IK and its airline code of 069.

Air Kiribati Gets International Flight Number & Code From IATA

Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia has launched a website for the launched the Kiribati Surfing Association.

Calling Avid Surfers: Here’s An Ocean Waiting To Be Enjoyed

Danielle Gregory has been appointed marketing manager at Tourism Fiji's Auckland office.

Gregory Joins New-Look Tourism Fiji Team

We are excited to release our new brochure for Yasawa Islands Holidays for the 2017-2018 season.

Yasawa Islands Holidays 2017/2018 Brochure Available Now!

McCully Meets Tourism Chief And Apia Waterfront Development Team

McCully Meets Tourism Chief And Apia Waterfront Development Team

Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia collaborated with popular travel portal Trip Advisor to deliver a successful Digital Tourism workshop to local tourism operators in Honiara, Solomon Islands

PTI Australia Boosts Digital Tourism

Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced the debut of its 2018 Voyages Brochure, with new itineraries including Tahiti, French Polynesia, and the South Pacific.

Paul Gauguin’s 2018 Brochure Adds New South Pacific Cruises

European Commission Director-General for International Cooperation and Development, Stefano Manservisi and Secretary General of the Pacific Island Forum (PIFS), Dame Meg Taylor, has signed the European Union (EU) “Investment Facility for the Pacific” to support and promote sustainable development in the Pacific.

EU And PIFS Signs “Investment Facility For The Pacific” Agreement To Support And Promote Sustainable Development

ANZ this week announced the launch of its financial literacy program for small businesses, MoneyMinded Business Basics for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Kingdom of Tonga.

ANZ Launches MoneyMinded Business Basics In Tonga

Yes, this is Tuvalu – one of the smallest, most beautiful countries in the world, located right here in the South Pacific and is one of the most vulnerable to impacts of climate change and sea-level rise.

Tuvalu! Why so breathtaking?

Suva Tanoa Travel Show April 20

Suva Tanoa Travel Show April 20

Conrad Officially Opens First Hotel in French Polynesia

Making a move to Solomon Islands from the United States is by far, not an easy task to undertake but in the long run, it may well be one of the best decisions of a lifetime.

Journey to Solomon Islands from USA

The InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa is delighted to be recognised as the 2017 Fiji Family Friendly Hotel of the Year by the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) Awards, highlighting the resorts position in offering exclusive luxury Fiji family holidays.

Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa Recognised As 2017 Fiji Family Friendly Hotel Of The Year

Malekula Island is the second biggest island in Vanuatu and it is famous for its unusual festivals.

Be Part Of Malekula’s Adventure

Air New Zealand Plans To Relax Immigration Rules For Passengers Travelling Via LA

Air New Zealand Plans To Relax Immigration Rules For Passengers Travelling Via LA

More Than 350 Million Fcfp Of Subsidies For

More Than 350 Million Fcfp Of Subsidies For “Small Hotels” Since 1996 In Tahiti

Right on cue for the Easter School Holidays, and in fact every holiday period after that until March next year, Nanuku Auberge Resort is offering the perfect luxury Fiji family centric Fiji holiday opportunity with the release of a value-packed, dedicated family program.

Nanuku Releases Value-Added Luxury ‘Family’ Program

‘Treasures of the South Pacific’, a series of events designed to educate and inspire Australian travel agents about the variety of tourism product and experiences available across the South Pacific, began its 2017 schedule of events last week in Melbourne and Adelaide, with both nights drawing strong attendance.

Agents Inspired By Treasures Of The South Pacific

Muri Beach Club Hotel, Rarotonga’s leading adults only boutique hotel, has this week introduced the Islands’ most unique lagoon side experience, with their new seaside Cabana. Guests can enjoy an ultra-relaxing massage at the hotel’s new open air cabana, which is located right on the famous Muri Lagoon, or a romantic night of private dining. Massage by day, romantic dining by night; just when you thought the Resort could not get any more suited to adults only.

Rarotonga’s Favourite Hotel Introduces Unique Lagoon Side Experience

There's never been a better time to take the family away for a well deserved treat then upcoming Easter weekend.

Easter Weekend Family Getaway at Outrigger Fiji

Tonga Airports Ltd. Declares Its Highest Dividend

Tonga Airports Ltd. Declares Its Highest Dividend

Hallo Neukaledonien!

Hallo Neukaledonien!

Double arrival Cruise Ships to Vanuatu

Double arrival Cruise Ships to Vanuatu

Vt1.4 Billion Direct Economic Impact From Air Arrivals

Vt1.4 Billion Direct Economic Impact From Air Arrivals

PNG Experience Busy Cruise Schedule For 2016

PNG Experience Busy Cruise Schedule For 2016

Laucala Island Features On Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List

Laucala Island Features On Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List

Auki And Marau Sound Next Year’s Cruise Ship Destination

Auki And Marau Sound Next Year’s Cruise Ship Destination

PNG Among World’s Top Destinations

PNG Among World’s Top Destinations

5 Incredible Things to Do Around Apia, Samoa

5 Incredible Things to Do Around Apia, Samoa

Agribusiness forum sparks change

Agribusiness forum sparks change

Samoa celebrates International Chefs Day

Samoa celebrates International Chefs Day

SPTO marks World Tourism Day

SPTO marks World Tourism Day

Putting Pacific flavours on tourism map

Putting Pacific flavours on tourism map

Pacific athletes capture world’s attention at Olympics

Pacific athletes capture world’s attention at Olympics

Things to do in Port Vila Vanuatu

Things to do in Port Vila Vanuatu

Tropical feast at Niue food fest

Tropical feast at Niue food fest

Voluntourism changing lives in the Solomon Islands

Voluntourism changing lives in the Solomon Islands

Top 20 Things To Do While in American Samoa

Top 20 Things To Do While in American Samoa

Q1 sees Solomon Islands visitor arrivals continue to build

Q1 sees Solomon Islands visitor arrivals continue to build

Top Chef Hails Local Flavours

Top Chef Hails Local Flavours

PNG Minister Tourism Minister pops into SPTO office

PNG Minister Tourism Minister pops into SPTO office

Tourism buyers get taste of Samoa

Tourism buyers get taste of Samoa

13 Things to Know Before Visiting Tuvalu

13 Things to Know Before Visiting Tuvalu

10 things to do in Tuvalu

10 things to do in Tuvalu

5 Reasons to Discover South Pacific Aboard a Superyacht

5 Reasons to Discover South Pacific Aboard a Superyacht

Samoan Coco Araisa – Coco rice dessert loved by all

Samoan Coco Araisa – Coco rice dessert loved by all

Fiji, rich vibrant, diverse Fiji

Fiji, rich vibrant, diverse Fiji

21 reasons to visit idyllic French Polynesia

21 reasons to visit idyllic French Polynesia

10 reasons Fiji is perfect for your next family trip

10 reasons Fiji is perfect for your next family trip

Five reasons to visit Dili, Timor-Leste

Five reasons to visit Dili, Timor-Leste

Capital City prepares to host 53 cruise liners

Capital City prepares to host 53 cruise liners

Fiji Wedding filmed over six days

Fiji Wedding filmed over six days

Ali Campbell's Fijian Sunset

Ali Campbell’s Fijian Sunset

Ali Campbell's Fijian Sunset

Ali Campbell's Fijian Sunset