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American Samoa Visitors Bureau Hosts Successful Digital Marketing Training for Private and Public Sectors
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 19, 2023
PAGO PAGO, AMERICAN SAMOA – July 13, 2023 – The American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) is proud to announce the successful completion of a two-day comprehensive Digital Marketing Training held on the 10th and 11th of July, 2023. The training aimed...
American Samoa focuses on promotional efforts and capacity building
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 12, 2023
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, American Samoa found itself as one of the last Pacific Island Countries to fully reopen its borders. However, as 2023 unfolded, the territory took significant steps towards recovery, reconnecting with...
American Samoa’s Finafinau
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 12, 2023
Finafinau is a non-profit organization that promotes youth leadership in environmental advocacy and climate action. Founded in 2017 by Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka and a team of passionate community members, Finafinau has been making significant strides...
July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 29, 2024
Posted on Aug 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: August 29, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals declined slightly but total...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Oʻahu
Governor of State of Hawaii
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August 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2024 24-114 HONOLULU — The...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Oʻahu
Governor of State of Hawaii
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August 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2024 24-114 HONOLULU — The...
Unforgettable Adventures in American Samoa
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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September 17, 2023
Explore the Natural Wonders Imagine hiking through lush rainforests, snorkelling in pristine waters, and gazing upon untouched landscapes. American Samoa is home to the National Park of American Samoa, spread across Tutuila and the stunning Manu’a...
DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Virus Case on Oʻahu
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 15, 2024
Posted on Aug 15, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new case of travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu, bringing the number of total cases to 11 identified in the state in 2024 (one on Kauaʻi,...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 30, 2024
Posted on Jul 30, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) reports one new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. The affected person traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread. DOH teams were deployed...
Tourism Industry Continued to Show Weakness in January 2024
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 29, 2024
Posted on Feb 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: February 29, 2024 HONOLULU—In January 2024, total visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands (763,480 visitors, -3.6%) and total visitor spending measured in nominal dollars ($1.81 billion,...
Recovery and Reopening in American Samoa
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 12, 2023
American Samoa slowly joined its neighboring island counties in fully opening its borders after more than a two-year COVID-19-induced slumber. In the late 2019’s, with the onslaught of measles in hereby islands and then the global sweep of COVID,...
Pago Pago, American Samoa, Native Serves Aboard USS Charleston While Operating in the South China Sea
U.S. Navy
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March 8, 2023
Petty Officer Second Class Avasina Maifea is a Logistics Specialist, or LS, assigned to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 21 serving aboard Charleston, homeported out of Naval Base San Diego. Logistics Specialists are responsible...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Cases on Kauaʻi and Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 8, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024 24-093 HONOLULU –...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Cases on Kauaʻi and Maui
Governor of State of Hawaii
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July 8, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2024 24-093 HONOLULU –...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASES ON KAUAʻI AND MAUI
Hawaii State Department of Health
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July 8, 2024
Posted on Jul 8, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) reported two separate travel-related dengue virus cases, one on Kauaʻi and one on Maui. The affected individuals traveled to a region where dengue is known to be...
American Samoan, USA History - A Short Guide (5 Minute Version)
EIN Presswire
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January 17, 2023
ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 17, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- American Samoa is a US territory consisting of five islands and a pair of coral atolls. The biggest and most populous island is Tutuila, and the Manu'agroup of islands...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Case on Oahu
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 24-086 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i...
News Release – DOH Reports Travel-Related Dengue Case on Oahu
Governor of State of Hawaii
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June 24, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH KA ʻOIHANA OLAKINO JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIA‘ĀINA KENNETH S. FINK, MD, MGA, MPH DIRECTOR KA LUNA HO‘OKELE DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2024 24-086 HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i...
DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU
Hawaii State Department of Health
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June 24, 2024
Posted on Jun 24, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed one travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread. Symptoms of dengue can range...
FestPAC participation vital for tourism sector
Solomon Islands Government
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June 3, 2024
Solomon Islands’ participation at regional festivals such as the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) and Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is vital for the country’s tourism industry. This was highlighted by the Director of...