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CNMI Tourism body wants Commonwealth to become flower destination
The Northern Mariana's tourism body says it wants to tap the Commonwealth's lush vegetation by developing it into a flower destination. The Marianas Visitors Authority's Managing director, Perry…
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Cook Islands PM keen to encourage tourism from China
The Cook Islands prime minister, Henry Puna, says his government wants an airlink through Nadi to encourage tourism from China. He's had recent discussions with the Chinese ambassador Xu Jinguo...
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Tahiti tourism continues decline to fall to 1996 level
The decline of tourism in French Polynesia has continued, with the latest figures showing a 30 percent drop in arrivals in February compared with the same month last year. The...
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CNMI tourism officials excited about more flights from Japan
Tourism officials in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas say they are elated that there will be ten additional flights from Japan next week. The 10 charter flights will be...
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Large cruise ship visits key to tourism growth in Milne Bay, PNG
A former journalist in Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay says large cruise ship visits are key to the growth of tourism in the province. The capital Alotau hosted more than...
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Enforceable accessibility standards needed in tourism industry, advocates say
People with disabilities are missing out on experiencing all the country has to offer because of poor accessibility in the tourism industry, advocates say.
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Vanuatu airport development about fostering key resource, tourism
The Vanuatu foreign minister, Edward Natapei, says a planned 350 million US dollar development of the country's airports is vital to grow its main resource, tourism. He says they need...
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Fiji landowners seek to stop major tourism development
A group of indigenous landowners in Fiji have filed a court injunction to stop one of the country's biggest tourism developments after the Native Lands Trust Board allegedly made payments...
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Tonga considers initiatives in agriculture, fisheries and tourism
Tonga's Transport Minister says the National Economic Development Council, the NECD, is considering how to implement private sector initiatives in the areas of agriculture, fisheries and tourism…
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Marshall Islands wants to double the tourism numbers
The Marshall Islands is hoping to double the number of tourists visiting the country if new air links can be established. The chairman of the Tourism Association, Benjamin Chutaro, is...
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Japan's triple disaster pummels CNMI tourism in 2011
The Marianas Visitors Authority has released information detailing how the disaster that hit Japan on March 11 brought the CNMI's tourism industry to its knees in 2011. The earthquake and...
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Queensland tourism industry boss keen to see NZ visitors soon
Covid-19 has cost Queensland up to $AU7 billion in lost tourism, and it needs New Zealand visitors now, according to Queensland's Tourism Industry Council.
Australian leaders are suggesting New South… Video, Audio
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US Congress report predicts tourism job losses in CNMI due to wage hike
A report for the United States Congress has found job losses are on the cards in the Northern Marianas tourism industry as early as next year as a result of...
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Covid-19. Queenstown test case for tourism and business
Representatives from business and tourism in Queenstown are meeting with cabinet ministers this afternoon to discuss their immediate needs in light of the Covid 19 epidemic. The Economic Development… Audio
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Samoa tourism chief calls on government to get airline going
The Samoa Tourism Authority is pushing its government to resurrect the former international flight schedule of its national carrier, Polynesian Airlines.
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Dive and tourism representative in Vanuatu disputes comments on WWII wrecks
A dive operator and tourism representative in Vanuatu has criticised requests for the United States to clean up the machinery at Million Dollar Point. The Secretary General of the Sanma...
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Tourism operators excited for bubble opening
After months of false-starts and disappointments, the trans-Tasman bubble has finally opened.
It's been touted by some as the saviour for the hollowed-out tourism industry.
Paul Button is the… Audio
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Tourism industry eager for border announcement
As we have been reporting this morning, The Prime Minister is expected to today announce when many Covid-19 restrictions will ease or stop altogether once we're past the peak of Omicron.
That would… Audio
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Tourism Holdings half year net profit down 36%
Tourism Holdings first half result reflects what has been the most difficult period for the recreational vehicle industry in decades, the company said.
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Photographer captures grim reality of 'last chance tourism'
Audio 26 May 2024As global warming continues, many parts of the world including natural wonders and island countries are at risk of damage or disappearing. This has led to a trend of ‘last chance tourism’ where… Audio
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Time for a trans-Tasman tourist visa?
Tourism bodies are calling for a visa allowing travel between Australia and New Zealand, which could boost visitor numbers by 140,000 by 2020.
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Fiji's tourism industry there's an increase in tourist arrivals
Fiji's tourism industry says there's been an increase in tourist arrivals, but says the growth has not reached levels enjoyed in previous peak seasons. The Fiji Times reports Fiji Islands...
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Fiji central bank highlights tourism growth and gold production
The Reserve Bank of Fiji's Economic Review has confirmed the country's tourism industry is buoyant. The interim Government's Ministry of Information reports the Bank saying 21 percent more tourists…
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Weakening US dollar seen as boon for Fiji tourism
The drop in the value of the US dollar against the euro is likely to benefit Fiji's tourism industry. With Americans reviewing their travel plans to Europe, Air Pacific's marketing...
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Three Samoa tourism businesses honoured at traveller's choice awards
Three tourism properties in Samoa have been honoured at the TripAdvisor 2013 Traveller's Choice Awards. Seabreeze Resort, on the south coast of Upolu was chosen as one of the winners...
