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Pacific Tourism Organisation Announces New Digital Champions Program
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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June 1, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), is pleased to announce newly appointed Pacific Digital Champions, under the New Zealand government-funded Pacific Digital Tourism Transformation Project (Phase 2). In support of the SPTO Digital Strategy...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Signs Pacific Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 25, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
News Release – Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i
Governor of State of Hawaii
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August 7, 2023
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i, one in Kaua‘i County and one in Hawai‘i County. Both cases were in individuals who had recent travel to countries where dengue is...
News Release – Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i
Governor of State of Hawaii
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August 7, 2023
HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i, one in Kaua‘i County and one in Hawai‘i County. Both cases were in individuals who had recent travel to countries where dengue is...
Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus cases in Hawai‘i
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 7, 2023
Posted on Aug 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i, one in Kaua‘i County and one in Hawai‘i County. Both cases were in individuals who had recent...
RMI Welcomed as the Latest Signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 22, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to confirm the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) as the 18th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). Inspired by the ambitions of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism...
Tuvalu becomes the 17th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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May 10, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Tuvalu as the latest signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). The SOC embodies the support of SPTO’s Council of Tourism Ministers in implementing the Pacific...
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 19, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to announce Nauru as the 16th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). As a high-level regional advocacy tool supporting sustainable tourism development, the SOC...
Pacific Tourism Organsation and South Pacific Cruise Alliance Promote the Pacific Brand at Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 29, 2023
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has teamed up with South Pacific Cruise Alliance (SPCA) and Miss Pacific Islands Josie Nicholas to showcase the Pacific at the Seatrade Cruise Global Conference 2023. With over 500 suppliers Seatrade is...
Don’t forget to pack travel health insurance
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 21, 2023
Minneapolis, MN, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- You remembered your toothbrush and other summer travel essentials, but what about travel health insurance? Policy analysts for medicareresources.org and healthinsurance.org are reminding consumers...
Wallis & Futuna Pledges to Support Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific Region
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 28, 2023
Wallis & Futuna affirmed its commitment to regional sustainable tourism through the endorsement of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC) in Nadi late last week. As the 15th signatory, Wallis and Futuna has joined the Federated...
NTO Update – Kiribati commits to sustainable tourism development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 12, 2023
In October 2022, Kiribati affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment. Kiribati joined 14 Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) members in...
Tourism Recovery Accelerated in April
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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May 26, 2022
Posted on May 26, 2022 in News For Immediate Release: May 26, 2022 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 818,268 visitors came to the...
Hawaii’s Tourism Industry was Healthy in March 2023
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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April 27, 2023
Posted on Apr 27, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: April 27, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 900,800 visitors arrived in the...
DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: TOURISM RECOVERY WAS STEADY IN FEBRUARY 2023
Governor of State of Hawaii
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March 31, 2023
HONOLULU – According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 753,750 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in February 2023, an increase of 19.5 percent from...
DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: TOURISM RECOVERY WAS STEADY IN FEBRUARY 2023
Governor of State of Hawaii
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March 31, 2023
HONOLULU – According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 753,750 visitors arrived in the Hawaiian Islands in February 2023, an increase of 19.5 percent from...
The Top Pacific Islands Travel Show is Coming. Here’s What You need Know.
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 21, 2022
With 20 countries and more than 30,000 islands to explore, the Pacific Islands have become some of the top tourism destinations in the world in 2022. As travelers want to explore new places, either by themselves or with groups, destinations like...
Fiji affirms Commitment to Improving Regional Sustainable Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 14, 2022
Fiji affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment in Suva this week. Fiji becomes the 14th Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) member to...
Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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April 30, 2025
Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March...
National Tourism Organisations Welcome SPTO Content Strategy Training
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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November 23, 2022
Fifteen National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) welcomed Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) consulting partner Trove Tourism Development Advisors, for the three-day training on Digital Content Strategy last week (November 16-18). The training was...