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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...
Tuvalu re-thinks tourism through industry focused trainings
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 11, 2022
Home Tuvalu re-thinks tourism through industry focused trainings 7th October 2022 The devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will linger on even for a small island destination like ours. Finding innovative ways to assist the industry and...
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,...
Papua New Guinea becomes the 19th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 10, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as the most recent signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC), which consolidates support for collective action on the implementation of the Pacific...
Pacific Tourism Organisations Tahitia Kamea selected to be part of 2023 Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 3, 2023
Tahitia Kamea of Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has completed the inaugural Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship Program in Hawaii. Hosted by the renowned East-West Center with funding from the United States government, the...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 1, 2023
This week, Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) staff participated in the Pacific Digital Champions training program as it reinforced its commitment to digital transformation. The Pacific Digital Champions training program is an integral part of...
Embracing the Pacific Rhythms: Tuvalu’s Captivating Dance Traditions
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 19, 2023
Nestled amidst the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies the picturesque paradise of Tuvalu. Beyond its pristine beaches and turquoise waters, this tiny island nation boasts a rich cultural tapestry that is as vibrant as its natural beauty. One...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Showcases Commitment to Culture and Sustainability at Council Meetings
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 12, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) reaffirmed its dedication to cultural preservation and sustainable tourism during its participation in two influential gatherings: the 37th Meeting of the Council of Pacific Arts & Culture (CPAC) and the 6th...
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...
Kioa Community Tourism Plan Nears Completion
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 1, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s (SPTO), Division of Sustainable Tourism has concluded a visit to Kioa Island, to engage with the community on the Draft Kioa Community Tourism Plan. Held from 3rd – 5th May, the consultations provided a valuable...
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...
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 And Its Membership To Benefit From Gender Mainstreaming Exercise
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 8, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will partner with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) to conduct an organisational gender audit and boost the mainstreaming of the economic empowerment of...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Welcomes Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 6, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) was pleased to host Fiji’s newly appointed Permanent Secretary for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Ms. Salaseini Daunabuna, at its Suva office on Wednesday 22nd February. Ms. Daunabuna met with SPTO CEO...
The Top Pacific Islands Travel Show is Coming. Here’s What You need Know.
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 21, 2022
With 20 countries and more than 30,000 islands to explore, the Pacific Islands have become some of the top tourism destinations in the world in 2022. As travelers want to explore new places, either by themselves or with groups, destinations like...
Tokelau participates in Pacific Tourism Organisations Plastics Re-Purposing Workshop
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 23, 2022
Fourteen participants from the small island state of Tokelau are currently participating in the Pacific Tourism Waste Action Initiative (PTWAI) organised and facilitated by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) this week (November 21st -25th)....
Pacific Tourism Organisation Extends Plastics Re-Purposing Workshop to Samoa
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 16, 2022
On Monday 14th November, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) launched a week-long plastics re-purposing workshop in Apia, Samoa, under the Pacific Tourism Waste Action Initiative (PTWAI). The PTWAI is a collaborative effort between SPTO and...
SPTO Commends Tuvalu, Samoa, And Vanuatu’s Recognition In 100 Geological Heritage Sites Globally
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 2, 2022
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) congratulates its SPTO members Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Samoa for being recognised by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) 100 Geological Heritage Sites globally. Three sites from the Pacific...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Represented at 12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 12, 2022
Home Pacific Tourism Organisation Represented at 12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders A delegation from the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is currently in Honolulu attending the 12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders (PICL),...