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Tuvalu becomes the 17th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
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...
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
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...
Pacific Tourism Organisation And Its Membership To Benefit From Gender Mainstreaming Exercise
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...
The Top Pacific Islands Travel Show is Coming. Here’s What You need Know.
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
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
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...
MISS NAURU IS HOME AWAY FROM HOME
SAMOA, February 1 - By: Marc Membrere Alexandra Pitcher takes the stage as Miss Nauru vying for the Miss Pacific Crown 2023 this Friday with mixed emotions. Born in Manila Philippines, Alex is representing her current place of residence but...
Owner: Samoan Government
Pacific Tourism Organisation Represented at 12th Pacific Islands Conference of Leaders
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),...
Towards 2030 – Tokelau Completes the SPTO Tourism SME Training
Home Towards 2030 – Tokelau Completes the SPTO Tourism SME Training Tokelau small business operators were recently part of a 4-week virtual Tourism SME Recovery training of trainers programme from July 22nd to August 22 August organised by the...
SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVICE AND INFORMATION PAPER FOR TRAVELERS ENTERING SAMOA as of 28 September 2020
SAMOA, September 27 - Samoa’s International Borders are still closed under State of Emergency (SOE). Flights in to Samoa are considered under special circumstances requiring certain conditions. As of today Samoa is COVID19 Free and we wish to...
Owner: Samoan Government
3 AUGUST 2020 – Special Travel Advice and Information Paper for Travellers Entering Samoa.
SAMOA, August 3 - ❗Samoa’s International Borders are still closed under State of Emergency (SOE). Flights in to Samoa are considered under special circumstances requiring certain conditions. As of today Samoa is COVID-19 Free and we wish to...
Owner: Samoan Government
Republic of Marshall Islands Upgrade Digital Skills for Better Visitor Experiences
Tourism operators, government agencies, and stakeholders in Majuro recently participated in the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program funded by the New Zealand Government through its Ministry of Foreign...
SPREP partners with SPTO to develop single-use plastic standards and certification programme
30 October 2023, Papeete, Tahiti – In a significant move towards a more sustainable and resilient future for Pacific tourism, the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) has announced a strategic partnership with the...
Tuvalu Embraces Digital Transformation with SPTO’s Pacific Digital Champions Training Program
The Tuvalu Department of Tourism and its stakeholders embraced the opportunity to progress digital transformation, through the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program. Funded by the New Zealand Government...
Connecting Islands, Empowering Lives: Wallis and Futuna’s Digital Leap
Wallis and Futuna are embarking on a remarkable journey toward digital transformation. The French Territory embraces cutting-edge technology to enhance and promote economic growth and foster digital transformation by participating in the Pacific...
SPTO Meetings And Events Set To Occur In Christchurch From 10th May
The Pacific Tourism Organisation welcomes the confirmation of attendance from 18 of its members, for the 10th May SPTO Board meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand. On the sidelines of the meeting, SPTO will also be convening workshops on: MEL &...
President Lai holds press conference following high-level national security meeting
TAIWAN, February 14 - Details 2025-01-01 President Lai delivers 2025 New Year’s Address On the morning of January 1, President Lai Ching-te delivered his 2025 New Year’s Address, titled “Bolstering National Strength through Democracy to Enter a...
Owner: Taiwanese Government