Press Releases
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SPREP to provide support to Kiribati’s single-use plastic reduction priorities
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 2, 2024
20 March 2024, Tarawa, Kiribati – In the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati, plastic has been identified as the top waste stream needing attention in the Kiribati Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy 2020-2030. An estimated 13 per cent...
Update from the Division of Sustainable Tourism – Issue 51
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 4, 2024
Mauri from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! A new year and new journey! Kicking off January with enthusiasm, we present the first edition of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat for the year. In this edition, Kiribati takes the...
Nanikaai village launches innovative Community-Based Tourism to Complement Fisheries Management Initiative
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 4, 2024
Situated in South Tarawa, Kiribati, Nanikaai village is home to the Friends in Nanikaai (FIN), a mother community formed by several small communities. FIN predominantly is the first village in South Tarawa to champion the community-based fisheries...
Mauri Mark Standard Assessment Enhances Tourism Quality in South Tarawa
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 1, 2024
In a proactive move to elevate tourism standards and prioritise sustainability, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) recently conducted the Mauri Mark Standard Assessment of South Tarawa Accommodations from January 9th – 10th, 2024. The...
Thank You and Farewell to a Sustainable Tourism Champion – Petero Manufolau
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 5, 2024
The Division of Sustainable Tourism acknowledges with appreciation the extensive contribution of Mr. Petero Manufolau, the outgoing Chairman of the SPTO Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati. Your...
Secure Your Spot at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2024!!
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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January 9, 2024
Tourism operators and stakeholders can now register for the 8th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) to convene in Nadi, Fiji, from May 4th – 5th, 2024. Breaking the tradition of being hosted in Australia and New Zealand for the past seven years,...
Kiribati recognises the value in Sustainable & Regenerative Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
As an emerging destination, Kiribati recognises that the future of tourism for the small island state must be sustainable. This is in line with our national vision for “tourism to be a key driver for stimulating sustainable economic development,...
Kiribati Sustainability Champion – Ms Kiarake Karuaki
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
Driven by passion Kiarake Karuaki strives to ensure that her island home of Kiribati reaps the benefits of community-based tourism and achieves sustainability. She does this through capacity building, awareness, product development, licensing,...
SPREP and SPTO Unite for Sustainable Pacific Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 17, 2023
11 November 2023, Rarotonga, Cook Islands – The pursuit of sustainable tourism development in the Pacific region, where people and the environment take center stage, has received a tremendous boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Attends China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2023
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 17, 2023
To enhance regional collaboration and tap into the booming Chinese tourism market, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will lead and coordinate the Pacific’s presence at the 24th China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Kunming, Yunnan...
2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Summit delegates deliberate on Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 15, 2023
The recent Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held in Tahiti, French Polynesia from 16 – 17 October saw delegates deliberating on the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard during a side event on 16 October. Facilitated by the Pacific...
Pacific Tourism Organisation’s Participation in UNESCO Regional Workshop Strengthens World Heritage Site Initiatives in the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 16, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) recently participated in a UNESCO Regional Workshop held from November 1st to 3rd at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi. This workshop brought together Culture and UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) focal...
Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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May 29, 2025
Posted on May 29, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: May 29, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April...
Tourism Recovery was Steady in February 2023
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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March 30, 2023
Posted on Mar 30, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: March 30, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 753,750 visitors arrived in the...
Pacific Tourism Organisation: Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting Gets a Revitalising Makeover
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 6, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) proudly announces a transformative shift in its annual Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting (COTMM) format. The highlight of this year’s COTMM will be the introduction of an open session featuring dynamic...
Meet the Team Driving the Future of Pacific Tourism Data
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 6, 2023
On October 1st, 2023, the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) will undergo a transformative shift, moving from its current home at the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) to the Division...
SPREP and SPTO place sustainable tourism development on centre stage with MOU
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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November 15, 2023
11 November 2023, Rarotonga, Cook Islands - The pursuit of sustainable tourism development in the Pacific region, where people and the environment take center stage, has received a tremendous boost with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Auckland University of Technology complete Data Transfer Agreement.
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 7, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have completed the required Data Transfer Agreement under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI). Taking effect from October 1st, 2023, the PTDI will be...
Your Guide to Planning the Perfect 2023 Pacific Summer Vacation
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 13, 2023
Summer 2023 is just around the corner, fellow wanderlusters! Are you ready for the ultimate adventure this season? Look no further than the breathtaking Pacific Islands! This sun-soaked paradise is beckoning you, and we promise you’ll have the...
Tonga Tourism Industry Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 23, 2023
Tongan tourism industry leaders and key stakeholders solidified their dedication to embracing digital transformation. This commitment took shape during their participation in the Pacific Digital Champions training program from 15th-16th August,...