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Pacific Tourism Organisations Pacific Digital Champions Training Program Commences in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is delighted to announce the commencement of the highly anticipated Pacific Digital Champions training program in Papua New Guinea. This initiative is part SPTOs Digital Transformation Project (Phase 2),...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Applauds Fiji Airways on Remarkable Achievements at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 22, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) extends its warmest congratulations to Fiji Airways, a distinguished member of the SPTO Board and the national airline carrier of Fiji, on its outstanding triumph at the highly acclaimed Skytrax World...
Air Vanuatu Restarts Direct Brisbane–luganville Flights
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 13, 2023
Air Vanuatu has officially restarted its once-weekly Brisbane–Luganville return flights that directly connect Australia to Vanuatu’s largest island Espiritu Santo in just 2.5 hours. This pivotal event for the people of Vanuatu’s northern islands...
Top 10 Destinations in the Pacific for Your Winter Vacation
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 30, 2023
Dreaming of a winter getaway to escape the chilly temperatures? Look no further than the enchanting Pacific Islands! With their pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, the Pacific Islands offer a perfect destination for...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Announces New Digital Champions Program
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 1, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), is pleased to announce newly appointed Pacific Digital Champions, under the New Zealand government-funded Pacific Digital Tourism Transformation Project (Phase 2). In support of the SPTO Digital Strategy...
South Pacific Tourism Exchange Makes A Triumphant Return With A Focus On Digital Transformation
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 25, 2023
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), the premier tourism event in the Pacific region, triumphantly returned to Christchurch, New Zealand, from May 12-13, 2023. This year’s first post-pandemic gathering event revolved around the timely theme...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Signs Pacific Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 25, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
RMI Welcomed as the Latest Signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 22, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Announces New Deputy Chair
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 10, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors has elected Ms. Adela Issachar- Aru as the new Deputy Chairperson of the Board. While officially announcing the appointment at the SPTO Board meeting in Christchurch earlier today, Board...
Tuvalu becomes the 17th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 10, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Tuvalu as the latest signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). The SOC embodies the support of SPTO’s Council of Tourism Ministers in implementing the Pacific...
New report highlights recommendations for strengthening the management and conservation of sea turtles in Vanuatu
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 26, 2023
24 July 2023, Port Vila: A recently launched report on the management and conservation of sea turtles in Vanuatu provides key recommendations to help strengthen Vanuatu’s efforts in managing and conserving the five species of sea turtle that feed...
Solomon Airlines & Air Vanuatu Unlock New Tourism Opportunities for New Zealanders to Explore the Solomon Islands
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 28, 2023
Honiara, Solomon Islands – Tourism Solomons has welcomed Solomon Airlines and Air Vanuatu’s plans to commence operation of an Auckland-Port Vila-Honiara effective 05 June 2023 with CEO (Acting), Dagnal Dereveke saying the move will have...
Toktok Noumea Confirms Strong Demand For Vanuatu
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 28, 2023
Monday 24 April, Port-Vila, Vanuatu: The Vanuatu Tourism Office hosted recently a successful TOK TOK Noumea with 53 Travel Agents in Attendance outlining demand for the destination quite strong. The Vanuatu Tourism Office is pleased to announce...
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
New Vanuatu climatology maps unveiled
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 10, 2023
05 July 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu: A new set of climatological maps of Vanuatu have been produced to help Government agencies visualise Vanuatu’s climate vulnerabilities – and how to mitigate them. The maps draw on climatology data from the Vanuatu...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2023
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
Stakeholders review first flood management plan for Vanuatu’s Sarakata River
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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June 21, 2023
19 June 2023, Port Vila - The Sarakata River, on Vanuatu’s Espiritu Santo island, runs through the middle of the most densely populated urban centre in Vanuatu, Luganville town. Around 5,000 people, which is 25 percent of Luganville’s population,...
VanKIRAP partners with Vanuatu’s national broadcaster to bring climate information to the people
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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June 12, 2023
16 May 2023, Port Vila, Vanuatu - For many in Vanuatu, accessing reliable information about climate and weather can be hard. But this is changing with a new media partnership where Vanuatu’s national broadcaster’s almost 100% national coverage...
NTO Update – Kiribati commits to sustainable tourism development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in...
Pacific Resort Earns Multiple Nominations In World Travel Awards 2023 Across Several Categories
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 8, 2023
Pacific Resort Hotel Group is delighted to announce nominations for several World Travel Awards 2023 (WTA) across all its independent, character-infused resorts. Independently hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the “Travel industry’s equivalent...