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13 June 2017

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goal 3

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.

12 June 2017

US$20 million Boost For Sustainable Tourism Project In PNG

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.

8 June 2017

Regional APEC Meetings To Deliver Real Benefits For Tourism In PNG

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.

8 June 2017

Regional APEC Meetings To Deliver Real Benefits For PNG

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 […]

5 June 2017

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals – Goal 1

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.

31 May 2017

Solomon Airlines Launches Next-Gen Website And Booking Platform

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.

25 May 2017

Expo Aims At Linking Tourism Operators

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

25 May 2017

PNG Air Design Recognised Internationally

The logo and design of PNG Air is included in a list of the 12 best airline livery by the American cable and satellite television news channel Cable News Network (CNN).

17 May 2017

Pam Christie Made History With 60th Kokoda Trek

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.