Pacific Greetings from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism (DST)!  September marked the end of the third quarter of 2023, and it was bustling for the […]

Tourism is a vital sector that significantly contributes to global economic development. According to the World Trade Organization (WTO), it accounts for 5% of the global […]

Tourism is a cornerstone of the Pacific region’s economy, contributing significantly to national development. However, there is a glaring gap in the availability of skilled labour, […]

To mark the school’s 75th Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the former students association, School Management, Staff, and students, of Tonga High School initiated a tree planting program. […]

The Tongan Tourism Ministry recently launched the Tonga Mark, a comprehensive accommodation grading system to enhance the quality of Tonga’s hospitality sector. The system evaluates accommodation facilities, […]

To raise awareness and combat climate change, land erosion, and flooding in Tonga, the Department of Climate Change and Tonga’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) has […]

Mālō e lelei from the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism! July is the beginning of the second half of the year, and projects […]

Snuggled within the heart of Makaunga, Tongatapu, the Paquette Tree House is built around an old tree. It uses local wood for louvers and furniture to […]