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French Polynesia - Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband - Statistics and Analyses
Sydney, Oct. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Just released, this edition of BuddeComm report outlines the latest developments and key trends in the telecoms markets. -...

Pacific Resort Earns Multiple Nominations In World Travel Awards 2023 Across Several Categories
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...

The Islands of Tahiti: Pioneering Marine Conservation for a Sustainable Future
In 2002, The Islands of Tahiti became home to the world’s largest marine sanctuary, Rahui Nui, covering an expansive 5 million km2. This remarkable journey towards conservation began in 1996 with the adoption of a sustainable fishing policy....

Private 5G/4G Network Deployment Tracker Market, Key Players, Demands, Scope, Size, Share and Forecasts 2023 - 2030
PUNE, INDIA, December 8, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Historically a niche segment of the wider cellular communications industry, private 5G/4G cellular networks – also referred to as NPNs (Non-Public Networks) in 3GPP terminology – have rapidly...

Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Declined for the Third Straight Month Compared to 2022
Posted on Nov 30, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: November 30, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), both visitor arrivals and visitor spending declined for...

2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Summit delegates deliberate on Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard
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...

UNESCO Reaffirms Commitment to the Pacific’s Geological Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
On October 17th, the Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu, the Matavanu volcanic eruption site in Samoa, and the active Yasur Volcano in Vanuatu, now part of the First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences, were...

Blue Climate Initiative Convenes Global Summit in French Polynesia to Accelerate Ocean-Related Solutions to Climate Change
TETIAROA, French Polynesia, April 28, 2022 -- Blue Climate Initiative (BCI) announced that its inaugural Blue Climate Summit for accelerating ocean-related solutions to climate change will take place in French Polynesia on May 14-20, 2022. This...

Pacific science and traditional knowledge take centre stage on final day of UN Ocean Conference
01 July 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC 2022 - Pacific Islands showcasing Pacific solutions to the global ocean crisis took centre stage today. The Pacific’s leading scientific and environmental organisations came together to co-host a side event at...

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...

Visitor Industry Grows Again in April 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...

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...

Total Visitor Arrivals and Visitor Spending Decreased for the Second Consecutive Month Compared to 2022
Posted on Oct 30, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: October 30, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), both visitor arrivals and visitor spending decreased for...

South Pacific Management supports a new hotel project on the island of Raiatea
South Pacific Management is delighted to support the development of Te Rai’atea, a 4-star hotel located on the beautiful island of Raiatea. Nestled on the seafront in Uturaerae, just 5 minutes from downtown and the airport, this establishment will...

Rebuilding the Pacific Region: Samoan Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism to Council of Tourism Ministers Meet
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is thrilled to announce the attendance of Honourable Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism of Samoa, who will lead her nation’s delegation to the upcoming SPTO meetings in...

To the participants of the International Conference themed “Neocolonialism: Human Rights Violations and Injustice”
AZERBAIJAN, October 20 - Dear Conference Participants, Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I extend my greetings to you on the occasion of the opening of the International Conference themed “Neocolonialism: Human Rights Violations and Injustice.” It is...

Pacific Resort Aitutaki Wins at HM Awards 2022
Pacific Resort Aitutaki is thrilled to be recognised and awarded for its five-star character-infused resort at the prestigious HM Awards 2022. The 2022 awards were hosted by HM magazine, and almost 50 categories were presented on the night to...

Prime Minister of Samoa reiterates Pacific leaders’ commitment to the protection of environment
04 September 2023, Apia Samoa - The gathering of SPREP members, partners and donors in Samoa this week embodies the collective commitment and priority Pacific leaders have placed on the protection and management of environment resources of our...

Factsheets to support Pacific negotiations for Plastics Treaty launched
5 September 2023, Apia – A series of factsheets aimed at supporting Pacific Island negotiators as they navigate through the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) process to negotiate a new International legally-binding instrument (ILBI) to...

Impact of ACP MEA 3 to safeguard environment acknowledged at High Level Ministerial Talanoa
08 September 2023, Apia Samoa - On the margins of 31st SPREP Meeting of Officials: Environment Ministers High Level Talanoa at Taumeasina Island Resort in Samoa, the ACP MEA Phase 3 project hosted a Ministerial networking lunch for Pacific...