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Connecting Islands, Empowering Lives: Wallis and Futuna’s Digital Leap
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...
Your Guide to Planning the Perfect 2023 Pacific Summer Vacation
Summer 2023 is just around the corner, fellow wanderlusters! Are you ready for the ultimate adventure this season? Look no further than the breathtaking Pacific Islands! This sun-soaked paradise is beckoning you, and we promise you’ll have the...
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE: HIS EXCELLENCY REVEREND DAVID TIVA KAPU, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE HIS EXCELLENCY REVEREND DAVID TIVA KAPU, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF SOLOMON ISLANDS 12 AUGUST 2024 OPENING REMARKS The Hon. Speaker of the National Parliament of Solomon Islands; Your Lordship the Chief Justice; The Hon. Prime...
Owner: Solomonese Government
Republic of Marshall Islands Upgrade Digital Skills for Better Visitor Experiences
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...
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Auckland University of Technology complete Data Transfer Agreement.
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and Auckland University of Technology (AUT) have completed the required Data Transfer Agreement under the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI). Taking effect from October 1st, 2023, the PTDI will be...
Pacific delegates advocate for a key regional aspiration to be included in the plastic treaty text
In the final hours of the fourth round of negotiations on the revised zero draft of the global plastics treaty, Pacific delegates remain steadfast in their resolve to have a key regional aspiration on the sustainable production of primary plastic...
Bridge to Busan Declaration open for signing at Plastics Treaty talks
Gov't Institution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 30, 2024
29 April 2024, Ottawa Canada - Today at INC4 over two dozen countries have signed on to the Bridge to Busan Declaration. Launched at the Plastics Treaty negotiations, it invigorates the call for sustainable production levels of primary plastic...
Cook Islands joins plastic treaty proposal for chemicals of concern
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Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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April 28, 2024
26 April 29024, Ottawa Canada - The Cook Islands, a large ocean island state is making her mighty voice heard at the Plastics Treaty negotiations now underway. The island nation, with Rwanda, has co-sponsored a proposal by Norway on how to address...
Tuvalu Embraces Digital Transformation with SPTO’s Pacific Digital Champions Training Program
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...
Papua New Guinea becomes the 19th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as the most recent signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC), which consolidates support for collective action on the implementation of the Pacific...
Pacific Tourism Data Initiative is transitioning to a new home with the Pacific Tourism Organisation
The Pacific Tourism Organisation is pleased to announce the transition of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) from its current home at the New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) based at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT)...
Pacific Tourism Organisations Tahitia Kamea selected to be part of 2023 Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship
Tahitia Kamea of Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has completed the inaugural Resilient Pacific Islands Leaders (RPIL) Fellowship Program in Hawaii. Hosted by the renowned East-West Center with funding from the United States government, the...
PRESS RELEASE – Enhancing Women-led MSME growth in Samoa
The Ministry of Commerce Industry and Labour (MCIL) along with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) hosted a panel discussion on 15th March 2024, showcasing good policy practices on women’s...
Owner: Samoan Government
Pacific Tourism Organisation Announces New Digital Champions Program
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...
South Pacific Tourism Exchange Makes A Triumphant Return With A Focus On Digital Transformation
The South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), the premier tourism event in the Pacific region, triumphantly returned to Christchurch, New Zealand, from May 12-13, 2023. This year’s first post-pandemic gathering event revolved around the timely theme...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Signs Pacific Sustainable Tourism Commitment
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...
RMI Welcomed as the Latest Signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment
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
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...
SPTO Meetings And Events Set To Occur In Christchurch From 10th May
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 &...
Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment Continues to Attract Support
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...