31st March 2023 Government / PacificNew Zealand will contribute $4m to Vanuatu to support the recovery of the country’s tourism sector and support sustainability.
7th March 2023 Pacific / PerspectivesThe past three years have led to a rising awareness of alternatives to pre-pandemic tourism models in South Pacific nations.
22nd August 2022 Pacific / SustainabilityThe development of more sustainability-focused tourism offerings in Pacific nations is amongst the options being considered by the government in its International Climate Finance Strategy.
8th July 2022 Pacific / TravelMore than 47,000 people travelled to Fiji in May 2022, including 10,000 New Zealanders.
20th June 2022 MFAT / PacificThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a new technical advisor for Covid-19 communications and destination marketing to support Tourism Solomon Islands.
7th April 2022 Jetstar / PacificJetstar is offering fares to Rarotonga from $149 one way as it prepares to resume direct flights from Auckland on 2 June.
22nd February 2022 Pacific / VUWVictoria University of Wellington is hosting a webinar with the Asian Development Bank in Manila about the future of tourism in the Pacific.
5th May 2021 Borders / PacificTourism in the Cook Islands accounts for 67% of GDP there, meaning that the entire economy rather than just one sector would likely feel the effects of the travel bubble.
30th November 2020 Pacific / TechnologyThe tool allowed virtual planners to navigate their way around popular islands such as Rarotonga and Aitutaki from a computer, tablet or mobile device.
12th August 2020 Government / PacificThe Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting began yesterday with a focus on the major economic and social impacts of Covid-19 on the Pacific region.
11th August 2020 Pacific / TravelJacinda Ardern says the Govt is close to reaching agreement on an air corridor to the islands.
16th June 2020 PacificThe New Zealand Fiji Business Council is urging the Government to review its stance that travel between New Zealand and the Pacific Island will not be considered until after the trans-Tasman bubble is in place.
1st July 2019 Arrivals / PacificVisitor arrivals to the South Pacific region hit 3.16 million last year contributing circa US$3.8 billion or 11.1% to the region’s GDP, according to the South Pacific Tourism Organisation.
The South Pacific’s newest conferencing destination, Niue, has received a high-level opening this week with the opening of the Matavai Conference Centre Niue.
