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Increased High-Level Participation in upcoming Pacific Tourism Organisation
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 18, 2022
Home Increased High-Level Participation in upcoming Pacific Tourism Organisation Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Samoa and American Samoa are the most recent countries to confirm the participation of their tourism Ministers and equivalents at the...
Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit Calls on Pacific Leaders to Work Together to Build Resilient Futures
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 9, 2022
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) hosted its Sustainable Tourism Leaders Summit (PSTLS) under the theme of ‘Partnering for a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive Pacific through sustainable tourism”. Convened at the Edgewater Resort & Spa in...
Regional Air Connectivity and Sustainable Tourism Development Highlighted by the SPTO Council of Tourism Ministers
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 9, 2022
The Thirty first meeting of the Council of Ministers of Tourism convened this morning, at the Edgewater Resort and Spa in the Cook Islands. In his opening address Council Chairman Hon. Tingika Elikana (Associate Minister for Tourism for the Cook...
SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS FROM AMERICAN SAMOA
Government of Samoa
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August 13, 2020
SAMOA, August 13 - 13 August 2020 – SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS FROM AMERICAN SAMOA This travel advisory and information sheet is to inform you prior to your arrival into Samoa, that all passengers entering Samoa must take precautions...
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),...
❗SPECIAL TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TRAVELLERS FROM AMERICAN SAMOA❗
Government of Samoa
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June 18, 2020
SAMOA, June 18 - 18 JUNE 2020: Talofa, This travel advisory and information sheet is to inform you prior to your arrival into Samoa, that all passengers travelling from American Samoa must take precaution while in Samoa for the next 14 days from...
LATEST HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR TRAVELERS ENTERING SAMOA; (COMMENCING FROM THE 01ST JULY, 2022)
Government of Samoa
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July 4, 2022
SAMOA, July 4 - Click below to see revised Health Entry requirements from the Ministry of Health aligned to SOE orders Please note this travel advise is for Air travel only including travellers from American Samoa, Reminder for ALL passengers to...
Visitor Spending Increased in February 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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March 27, 2025
Posted on Mar 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 240,525 total visitors in Hawaii on any given...
CORRECTION: Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 2, 2025
CORRECTION -- Pearson is a platinum level sponsor of the National Teacher of the Year Program. An earlier version of this press release listed the company at an incorrect tier. WASHINGTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief...
Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Crosson serves Mifflin County High...
Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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April 22, 2025
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...
UPDATED Special Travel Advice for Travelers Entering Samoa as of 5 February 2021
Government of Samoa
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February 4, 2021
SAMOA, February 4 - Due to the emergence and rapid transmission of COVID19 variant detected and identified in the United Kingdom and South Africa EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY; 1. All travelers originating from or transiting from overseas countries will...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
U.S. Department of Transportation
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July 31, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $374 million for airfield, safety, and other improvement projects at 299 airports in 46 states and American...
Governor’s Office – News Release – State adds trusted partners for domestic transpacific, inter-county pre-travel testing program
Governor of State of Hawaii
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November 14, 2020
Safe Travels Hawaiʻi Quick Fact and Trusted testing partner logo sheets for domestic transpacific and inter-county travel here HONOLULU – The State of Hawai‘i has added new trusted partners for its domestic transpacific and inter-county pre-travel...
Visitor Industry Continued Improvement in December 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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January 30, 2025
Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: January 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 910,055 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
UPDATED TRAVEL ADVISORY NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-2019)
Government of Samoa
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March 14, 2020
SAMOA, March 14 - ⚠️⚠️⚠️IMPORTANT NOTE: PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS ADVISORY WILL COME INTO EFFECT – SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020, AT 8AM⚠️⚠️⚠️ ⚠️NOTED CHANGES: The number of countries and requirements that apply to listed countries⚠️ *** Due to the...
SPECIAL HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY IN RELATION TO THE 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Government of Samoa
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February 29, 2020
SAMOA, February 29 - EFFECTIVE MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2020 AT 12AM: With the fast propagation of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) globally and the recent developments in NZ, the following additional measures will COME into EFFECT 12am Monday morning 2nd...
Zendure’s New GaN Travel Adapter Exceeds $100K on Fifth Day of Crowdfunding
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 4, 2019
Palo Alto, California, June 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zendure, based in Palo Alto, California, has received more than $100,000 USD on the fifth day of crowdfunding for Passport GO, their new GaN-powered travel adapter with an auto-resetting...
Discover Samoa: Your Perfect Pacific Island Getaway
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 6, 2024
Welcome to Samoa: A Paradise of Culture and Natural Beauty Our warm, friendly culture and breathtaking scenery make Samoa the perfect Pacific Island destination for your next holiday or quick break. Less than four hours from Auckland and about...
Visitor Industry Recorded Fourth Consecutive Year-over-Year Growth in November 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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December 31, 2024
Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: December 31, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 770,940 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...