Press Releases
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As Part of DOT’s Push to Bring Traffic Deaths to Zero, Biden-Harris Administration Sends Every State Funding for Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety
U.S. Department of Transportation
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June 4, 2024
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law makes unprecedented investments in roadway safety WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced approximately $480 million in Motor...
HawaiianMiles Expands Partnership With Points To Enhance Travel Program
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 19, 2018
TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Points (TSX:PTS) (Nasdaq:PCOM), the global leader in powering loyalty commerce, today further expanded its partnership with Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaii’s destination carrier, to enable HawaiianMiles members...
Visitor Industry Continued Improvement in October 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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November 27, 2024
Posted on Nov 27, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: November 27, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 774,617 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
Honduras Travel Alert
Travel.State.Gov
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December 6, 2017
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications: A-1 A-2 G-1 through G-4 NATO 1 through...
Mailelani: Samoa’s Pioneer in Sustainable Beauty
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 11, 2024
In Samoa, Mailelani (translated ‘From Heaven’ in Samoan) Body Care Shop stands as an example of environmental stewardship and success. The brand, born from humble roots, has evolved into a renowned local producer of cosmetic and body care...
New Miss Pacific Islands Crowned
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 5, 2024
Our heartfelt congratulations to Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, the newly crowned Miss Pacific Islands, who gracefully represented Beautiful Samoa at the 35th annual Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in Nauru from January 28 to February 4. We also wish...
Republic of Marshall Islands Upgrade Digital Skills for Better Visitor Experiences
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 8, 2023
Tourism operators, government agencies, and stakeholders in Majuro recently participated in the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program funded by the New Zealand Government through its Ministry of Foreign...
Live Like a Local: Best Things to Do in Samoa in One Day
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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October 26, 2023
One of the best ways to truly understand a country is to immerse yourself in its daily life. In Samoa, this means embracing the genuine warmth of its people, the vibrant markets, the melodious church hymns, and the tranquil nights in traditional...
Update from the Division – October 2023
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 15, 2023
Pacific Greetings and welcome to another monthly update from SPTO’s Division of Sustainable Tourism! In this October Issue of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat, we provide you with a special edition highlighting the success and key outcomes...
Update from the Division – June 2023
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2023
Talofa lava (hello) and welcome to the June update from SPTO’s Division of Sustainable Tourism! In this Issue of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Newsbeat, we feature American Samoa, the heart and cradle of Polynesia, as our country of focus. The...
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $636 Million in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure
Federal Aviation Administration
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August 9, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced more than $636 million for 320 grants in 46 states and American Samoa to improve our nation’s airport infrastructure....
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $374 Million in Grants to Improve Airports
Federal Aviation Administration
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July 26, 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...
Tuvalu Embraces Digital Transformation with SPTO’s Pacific Digital Champions Training Program
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 22, 2023
The Tuvalu Department of Tourism and its stakeholders embraced the opportunity to progress digital transformation, through the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training program. Funded by the New Zealand Government...
French Polynesia Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 3, 2023
Tahiti tourism operators and stakeholders from Destination Management Companies, cruise and tour operators, Tahiti Tourisme, yacht charters, and travel agencies reinforced their commitment to digital transformation and turned out in numbers in...
Update from Division – Issue 47
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 13, 2023
Mālō e lelei from the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism! July is the beginning of the second half of the year, and projects are either at their startup, its peak or somewhere in between. In July, the SPTO launched...
Superlative Sound: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Shares Culture with Pacific Islands, Continues Proud Tradition
U.S. Navy
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January 7, 2025
In 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band shared its music with 2.5 million people in nine countries and four Hawaiian Islands. Its 600 engagements included concerts for the community, performances for school children, official Navy events and...
Connecting Islands, Empowering Lives: Wallis and Futuna’s Digital Leap
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 26, 2023
Wallis and Futuna are embarking on a remarkable journey toward digital transformation. The French Territory embraces cutting-edge technology to enhance and promote economic growth and foster digital transformation by participating in the Pacific...
SPTO Meetings And Events Set To Occur In Christchurch From 10th May
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 7, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation welcomes the confirmation of attendance from 18 of its members, for the 10th May SPTO Board meeting in Christchurch, New Zealand. On the sidelines of the meeting, SPTO will also be convening workshops on: MEL &...
Visitor Arrivals Decreased in June 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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July 30, 2024
Posted on Jul 30, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: July 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 June...
PRESS RELEASE – Pure Indulgence Secures Championship Title at Neptune SIGFA 25th International Tournament
Government of Samoa
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May 5, 2024
The 25th Samoa International Game Fishing Association (SIGFA) Tournament drew to a thrilling close with Pure Indulgence clinching the coveted championship title for 2024. Over four exhilarating days, 24 teams, comprising anglers from Australia,...