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13 July 2017

Talofa’s Airways PagoPago/Tonga Flights

Talofa Airways twice a week flights American Samoa to Tonga started last week with airfares from USD$494 one way. The PPG/TBU flights TA407 depart PPG on Sunday […]

13 July 2017

NOAA Funding For Reef Protection

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.

12 July 2017

Tourism And The Sustainable Development Goal 7

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)

10 July 2017

SPTO Urges Pacific Tourism Stakeholders To Strengthen Climate Action

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.

6 July 2017

Celebrity Cruises Launches New Brochure

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.

5 July 2017

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 6

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)

28 June 2017

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 5

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

25 June 2017

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

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.

14 June 2017

New US Visa Process For American Samoans

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.