The tiny nation of Niue continues to step up on the world stage when it comes to protecting the ocean. The economy of Niue is firmly centred around the Ocean – from an important food source for locals, to tourism generated income it needed...
The second convening of the Communities of Practice for Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism and Climate Data was held 23rd – 25th April in Honolulu, Hawaii. Organised by the Local2030 Islands Network and funded by the National Oceanic and...
As the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in-country visits continue, the SPTO team, in collaboration with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), was in Port Vila from July 1 to July 5 to conduct a week-long capacity-building workshop. The workshop...
Niue is a Pacific Island paradise like no other. As one of the smallest countries and the largest raised coral atolls on earth, Niue offers a unique blend of untouched nature and warm hospitality. Imagine a place where strangers wave at each other...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) conducted a week-long in-country workshop (June 10-14) focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard under the Pacific...
The Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines is being developed through a collaboration between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Tourism Organisation to inform the sustainable development and management of...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) conducted a week-long in-country workshop (May 13-17) focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking...
17 November 2023, Nairobi, Kenya - The Pacific nation of Niue has taken to the centre stage of the ongoing global plastics treaty negotiations to remind them about the special circumstances of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) as they discuss...
Pacific Tourism Organisation hosted a week-long Data Training initiative in consultation with Niue Tourism and the Niue Chamber of Commerce to enhance the capabilities of the private sector, tourism, and government stakeholders in Alofi, Niue....
This week, the Pacific Tourism Organisation has teamed up with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation to conduct a week-long in-country training focused on data initiatives and the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Dashboard under the Pacific...
There came a point in life where Niuean man Jay Hekau, who feeling the loss of his father and grandparents, began wishing he had actual videos of the time spent with those who raised him. With his own young family in mind, Jay decided to start...
Tourism rarely provides the perfect vacation experience that compels travelers to book return trips to the same destination. While some nations build thriving repeat visitor bases, others struggle to encourage tourists to come back for more. The...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon...
With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Timor-Leste’s Ministry of Tourism and Environment (MTA), released the findings of the 2024–2025 Community Attitudes Survey (CAS)—Timor-Leste’s first comprehensive national study on...
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...
India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...
Even non-divers can appreciate Niue’s underwater spectacle with well-maintained steps and sea tracks wending careful routes to two standout west coast snorkelling locations. At Limu, two sheltered pools are refreshed by a natural spring and the...
160+ In-Depth Articles Now Live on AmericanSamoaPocketGuide.com, Providing the Ultimate Encyclopedia for Traveling in American Samoa The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of American Samoa Pocket Guide,...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The tourism industry in American Samoa has taken a leap forward with the launch of the American Samoa Pocket Guide, a comprehensive online travel guide created for the U.S. territory. With more than 160 articles...
