List of South Pacific Tourism Web Site Updates

Updated : 24/06/2009

TIDES (Tourism Investment for the Development of Enterprise and Sustainability) will be held in Apia, Samoa from 25-28 November, 2009. TIDES has been developed as a platform to showcase plans and activities that will bolster and strengthen the tourism industry throughout the South Pacific. For further information or to register your interest, contact ike@tidessamoa.com

Updated : 05/06/2009

Presentations from south-pacific.travel’s half day seminar on tourism and the economic global situation held in Nadi, Fiji are now available online. Presentations available online include 'The Country in the Centre' by PIFTO Beijing, 'The Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on the Pacific" by Matt Davies and 'The Billion Dollar Backpackers - Recession Resilient' by Dr. Jeff Jarvis.

Updated : 11/05/2009

You are invited to a half day seminar on strategies for South Pacific tourism interests amidst the Global Economic Downturn. Economists will provide latest views on the downturn and its impacts. Expert speakers will give insights on a couple of potentially “recession resilient” tourism market segments.
When: Tuesday June 2, 0900-noon
Where: Novotel Nadi
How: Register with rdrekeni@south-pacific.travel

Updated : 05/05/2009

A year from today will mark the opening of one of the world’s largest events. 200 countries and international organizations are expected to be showcased during the World Expo 2010, Shanghai, China, with 70 million visitors expected to pass through. The duration of the event is from 01st May to 31st October 2010. The Pacific will be featured in this event through the Pacific Pavilion.

Updated : 27/03/2009

south-pacific.travel is seeking suitable candidates for the position of Pacific Pavilion Manager to manage the Pacific’s participation at the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010.

Updated : 10/03/2009

The Business Advantage South Pacific 2009. Your gateway to the South Pacific economy is published this month in partnership with the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission, Sydney. View online for a free publication.

Updated : 25/02/2009

south-pacific.travel is requesting expressions of interest from NTOs and private sector members who would be interested in participating in the PATA Travel Mart 2009 in Hangzhou, China. Please forward your written expressions of interests to Daveina Rigamoto on email drigamoto@south-pacific.travel or contact the our Fiji office on phone: (679) 330 4177 or fax (679) 330 1995. We would appreciate it if interested persons could submit their written expression of interest before Friday 30th March 2009.

Updated : 17/02/2009

The Responsible Tourism Code for the Pacific is now available online.

Updated : 10/02/2009

2009 is shaping up to be a challenging year. To help keep our focus, Tourism Ministers have clarified our vision for tourism in the South Pacific.

Updated : 11/07/2008

The presentation on "Economic Growth - Tourism" is now available online.

Updated : 30/06/2008

The presentations delivered by PATA’s Kate Chang “China Outbound Updates” and John Koldowski “State of the Region” at the PATA/south-pacific.travel Intelligent Tourism Investment Forum are now available online

Updated : 09/06/2008

The presentation on "Oceanic Voyages: Aviation in the Pacific Region" delivered by Bob Cain of Tourism Futures International at the PATA/south-pacific.travel Intelligent Tourism Investment Forum is now available online.

Updated : 09/06/2008

The presentation on "Investment Climate for Tourism" delivered by IFC's John Perrottet at the PATA/south-pacific.travel Intelligent Tourism Investment Forum is now available online.

Updated : 25/05/2008

The presentation on tourism "developments" delivered by south-pacific.travel Chief Executive Tony Everitt at the 48th Association of South Pacific Airlines General Assembly is now available online.

Updated : 12/05/2008

With EU support, Pacific Forum and south-pacific.travel teamed up to run a marketing workshop in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. Presentations on web marketing, competitive advantage, cooperation and a case study on New Zealand are now online.

Updated : 14/01/2008

south-pacific.travel with support from ProInvest, has drafted a cruise strategy for the region. The Regional Cruise Strategy presentation is now available online.

Updated : 05/11/2007

'Towards a South Pacific Action Strategy for Green Tourism' presentation (1.88 Mbytes) is now available online.

Updated : 04/11/2007

South Pacific Cruise shipping Development Workshop presentation is now avaliable on line (4 Mbytes)

Updated : 02/11/2007

2007 South Pacific 17th Council of Tourism Ministers Communique is now avaliable online

Updated : 10/10/2007

south-pacific.travel 2006 annual report

Updated : 31/08/2007

south-pacific.travel's South Pacific Cruise Shipping Strategy presentation is now available on line.

Updated : 17/08/2007

south-pacific.travelâ€™s Tony Everitt and Peter Dawkins recently ran a half-day workshop in Honiara on the subjects of New Media and New Markets.

Updated : 27/07/2007

south-pacific.travel Chief Executive Tony Everitt recently briefed delegates at the Fiji Wedding & Honeymoon Policy Conference on trends in key Romance markets.

Updated : 27/07/2007

south-pacific.travel's presentation on Tourism in South Pacific's Economy is now available online

Updated : 10/06/2007

south-pacific.travel has announced the completion of a series of improvements to the web sites of its member countries.

Updated : 08/06/2007

south-pacific.travel participarted in the inaugural convention of Women in Tourism International Alliance (WITIA). The four-day symposium held at the Gold Coast, Australia brought together tourism professionals from across the globe

Updated : 05/06/2007

Presentations by key speakers at the south-pacific.travel Regional Marketing Directors Workshop that was held in Nadi on 15 May are now available online.

Updated : 05/06/2007

south-pacific.travel is seeking a suitable consultant to develop a Regional Action Strategy for â€œGreen Tourismâ€�. Interested applicants must be passport holders of a ACP member nation or of the European Union.

Updated : 23/05/2007

south-pacific.travel recently coordinated a Marketing Director's Workshop with a theme "Tourism Marketing for USD2B by 2010â€�.

Updated : 09/05/2007

The Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism is looking for a suitable experienced candidate to undertake a Feasibility Study for the Establishment of an Institute of Tourism Studies

Updated : 27/04/2007

south-pacific.travel is seeking a suitable consultant to develop a Regional Cruise Shipping Development Strategy. Applications close 25th May 2007.

Updated : 12/04/2007

south-pacific.travel has organised it's first 'Japan Starter Pack'

Updated : 05/04/2007

south-pacific.travel is seeking an experienced person with appropriate skills to fill in the vacant role of ICT Coordinator. Applications for this role close Friday 27th April 2007.

Updated : 05/09/2006

Presentations of SPTO's SME Workshop held in Nadi in July 2006 are now available online.

Updated : 20/06/2006

Press
The recently developed Code of Practice for the Tourism Industry was officially launched by SPTO at the Bula Fiji Tourism Exchange (BFTE) in Nadi.

Updated : 03/05/2006

Press
SPTO awards Reserve Group NZ with project to redesign web sites of South Pacific tourism agencies. To be funded by EU.

Updated : 03/05/2006

Press
SPTO have lauched Kiribati's first official tourism website.

Updated : 21/04/2006

Vacancy.
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation is calling for applications to the post of Chief Executive Officer. Vacancy closes May 31st 2006.

Updated : 06/04/2006

Press
SPTO's Internet based toolkit for small and medium sized enterprises is proving to be a success

Updated : 24/03/2006

Press
SPTO wins award for the Pacific Village stand at ITB 2006

Updated : 09/02/2006

Press
Call for expresssions of interest from consultants. Under the EU funded REIP program, SPTO has a variety of openings for short term consultants. Closing March 17th 2005.

Updated : 08/12/2005

Press
Developing South Pacific Tourism Statistical Systems

Updated : 08/12/2005

Press
Pacific Tourism Continues to Grow in the First Six Months of 2005

Updated : 08/12/2005

Press
New web-based toolkit for the Tourism Industry launched by SPTO

Updated : 20/11/2005

Press
South Pacific Commits to Sustainable Tourism Development at Regional Tourism Conference in PNG.

Updated : 07/10/2005

PRESS
SPTO concludes successful workshop in Samoa on regional accommodation standards.

Updated : 17/08/2005

PRESS
New SPTO Research Identifies Chinese Demand For South Pacific Holidays But Many Issues Still To Be Addressed

Updated : 10/08/2005

PRESS
Developing South Pacific Tourism Marketing Skills.

Updated : 15/06/2005

PRESS
Sustaining a Viable Future for Tourism.

Updated : 08/06/2005

PRESS
Fishing Holiday Market under threat.

Updated : 18/05/2005

Press
SPTO Identifies Significant Growth In Tourism From Chinese Arrivals

Updated : 10/05/2005

Press
Solomon Islands Tourism Moving Forward

Updated : 02/05/2005

Press
Tourism in the South Pacific Continue to thrive

Updated : 12/04/2005

PRESS
SPTO Web Site Provides Hotel and Resort Video Previews

Updated : 21/03/2005

PRESS
SPTO supports sustainable tourism development in the Pacific

Updated : 10/03/2005

PRESS
China outbound tourism
growing rapidly

Updated : 28/02/2005

Call for Expressions of Interest
SPTO wishes to engage the services of a graphic design consultancy / agency, for the design and production of Tourism Marketing Brochures.

Updated : 26/01/2005

PRESS
The Internet drives growth in Tourism

Updated : 19/12/2004

PRESS
Tourism investment in the South Pacific on the increase.

Updated : 30/11/2004

PRESS
SPTO says Package Holidays will continue to be hit by Internet.

Updated : 22/10/2004

PRESS
Tourism as an instrument for achieving the Pacific Vision

Updated : 21/10/2004

SPTO Vacancy
We are looking for a Java Web Developer. Applications close Friday 12th Nov 2004.

Updated : 11/10/2004

NOTICE
BFTE 2005 Registration.
To avoid dissapointment, BOOK NOW!

Updated : 06/10/2004

PRESS
Find out whats happening in the Dive market

Updated : 01/10/2004

PRESS
The 2nd Quarter Tourist Arrivals Statistics for 2004 have finally been released.

Updated : 27/09/2004

NOTICE
"PROFIT in the Pacific" partneship meeting.
Please note that the Closing date for receiving the Expression of Interest (EOI) application forms is the 8th October 2004.

Updated : 07/09/2004

PRESS
SPTO takes its new web marketing system 'DiscoverParadise' to Papua New Guinea

Updated : 26/08/2004

SPTO launches its web marketing system, 'DiscoverParadise' to Vanuatu.

Updated : 23/08/2004

SPTO is looking to recruit a Policy and Project Analyst to be responsible for managing regional tourism development projects, as well as preparing specific policy and project proposals for donor funding.

Updated : 07/07/2004

Sea Kayaking a rapidly growing sector in the Pacific tourism market. For more details,

Updated : 27/05/2004

Marketing Workshop aimed at upgrading skills of local operators and TPA staff. For more details,

Updated : 18/05/2004

Donor Forum initiated to highlight the needs of the Tourism Sector. For more details,

Updated : 08/04/2004

Tourism Arrivals in the South Pacific Reach New Peak, an increase of 6.3 percent on 2003. For full Press Release in PDF format,