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The Kiwa Initiative announces new contribution from Australia and launches new call for regional projects to strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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July 17, 2024
Noumea, New Caledonia, July 15th, 2024 Today, the Kiwa Initiative – Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, launches a new call for regional projects (including at least two of the 18 eligible Pacific Island countries and/or...
Pacific islands supported to better manage disaster waste
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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February 19, 2023
Participants from various Pacific countries have benefitted from a virtual Disaster Waste Management workshop designed to allow them to share experiences and lessons learned in disaster waste management. Held on 8 December 2022, the workshop...
Tonga Tourism attends second yachting event in French Polynesia
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 8, 2023
Mr. Viliami Takau, CEO of the Ministry of Tourism was in Tahiti attending the Second South Pacific Sailing Network Meeting and Tahiti Moorea Sailing Rendez-Vous 21st – 24th July 2023. Also attending the meeting was Mr. Fa’one Bloomfield (Senior...
Celebrating Achievements and Progress in the Division
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
Bula Vinaka and welcome to another monthly edition of SPTO’s Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat! As we draw the first half of 2024 to a close, we extend our sincere appreciation for your consistent support and commitment to journey with us as we...
French Polynesia announces Coral Reef Protection Plan at Ocean Conference
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
01 July 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC2022 - The Government of French Polynesia has announced its Coral Reef Protection plan, which aims to protect all coral species this year and then, by 2030, all its coral ecosystems. The announcement was made by...
Hawai‘i Hosts FestPAC for the First Time and Strengthens its Bonds with Island Nations
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 2, 2024
Posted on Jul 1, 2024 in Main Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers had the honor of hosting the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) in Hawai‘i for the first time in the festival’s...
Pacific Tourism Organisation team up with National Tourism Organisations to explore Japanese Geoparks and Heritage Sites
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 11, 2023
From October 22nd to November 1st, the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism embarked on a study tour of Japan’s Geoparks. Joined by representatives from the National Tourism Organisations of Fiji, Samoa, Tuvalu and...
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...
Office of the Governor – News Release – Hawaiʻi Announces Readiness to Host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture
Governor of State of Hawaii
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May 29, 2024
JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA HAWAI‘I ANNOUNCES READINESS TO HOST 13TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 28, 2024 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., First Lady Jaime Kanani Green, and festival organizers...
3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit, 20 to 22 May 2024
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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May 19, 2024
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 3rd Singapore-Pacific High-Level Visit from 20 to 22 May 2024. The High-Level Visit is a platform for Singapore and Pacific Ministers to foster closer ties and exchange views in...
Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Decreased in April 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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May 30, 2024
Posted on May 30, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: May 30, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in April...
Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit 2023: Pioneering a Resilient Future for Pacific Communities
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 1, 2023
The 2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit (PSTLS), held in French Polynesia on October 15-16, has ignited a new era of sustainable tourism in the Pacific region. With fervent dialogue challenging conventional norms and showcasing...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Board of Directors Meeting Shapes the Future of Pacific Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 31, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors recently convened for their annual meeting in French Polynesia. The highly anticipated gathering brought together tourism leaders from across the Pacific to discuss and deliberate on a...
Pacific Tourism Organisation (Spto) Announces Successful Conclusion Of 32nd Council Of Ministers Of Tourism Meeting
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 27, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) successfully concluded its 32nd Council of Ministers of Tourism meeting at the Presidency in Pape’ete, French Polynesia. In chairing the council meeting, French Polynesian President His Excellency Hon....
Pacific Tourism Organisation Launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS)
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 27, 2023
The 2nd Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit witnessed a historic moment with the official launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS), setting a new benchmark in sustainable tourism practices. The Pacific Tourism...
Pacific Youth Forum Sets Bold Agenda for Sustainable Tourism in the Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 31, 2023
Over 100 passionate youth representatives and stakeholders who participated in the inaugural Pacific Youth Forum on Sustainable Tourism from across the region shared their common vision to co-create a brighter, more sustainable future for their...
DPA, and Nathalie Dubois are celebrating the Cannes Film Festival with the DPA Cannes gift suite 2024
EIN Presswire
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May 7, 2024
The five stars hotel JW Marriott Cannes will welcome the most glamorous and sought-after location at the Cannes film festival 2024: The DPA Cannes gift suite LOS ANGELES, CA, USA, May 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- DPA (owner of giftingsuite.com)...
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),...
Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Continued to Decline in March 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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April 30, 2024
Posted on Apr 30, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March...
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...