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International travel to and from Kiribati to resume 01 August 2022
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Pacific News Service
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All international travel to and from Kiribati will return to normal on 01 August this year. Incoming passengers are required to have a valid Covid-19 test 24hrs before departure and the number of days spent in quarantine centres in the country has...
Owner: The Pacific Islands News Association Ltd
Pacific Tourism Organisation and Cook Islands Tourism Corporation Release Comprehensive Insights from International Visitor Surveys
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in collaboration with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), has released a series of five comprehensive reports detailing findings from the...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Job Opportunity: National Aquaculture Specialists (Tuvalu and Kiribati)
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking qualified candidates to serve as National Aquaculture Specialists in Tuvalu and Kiribati. This position is part of the FAO Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project...
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Kiribati official calls for U.S visa exemption after CNMI travel ‘misunderstanding’
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Pacific News Service
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A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL) general assembly, according to a senior government official. Speaking to RNZ Pacific on...
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American Samoa Boosts Pacific Tourism Links at SPTO Meetings in Vavaʻu
Vavaʻu, Kingdom of Tonga – From 18–25 October 2025, American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Pacific Tourism Organisation and PNG Tourism Promotion Authority Release Papua New Guinea International Visitor Survey (IVS) Results for January–June 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in close collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), has released the Papua New Guinea International Visitor Survey...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Pacific Tourism Leaders Launch Regional Roadmap and Country Pathways for Sustainable and Circular Tourism
On 21st October 2025, Pacific leaders, policymakers, and tourism professionals gathered at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit (PSTLS 2025) in Tonga to celebrate a major milestone in the region’s sustainable tourism journey — the...
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Kiribati official calls for US visa exemption after CNMI travel 'misunderstanding'
Birimaka Tekanene, right, said his delegation mistakenly believed they did not need a US visa to enter the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Photo: Supplied A last-minute visa mix-up nearly prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of...
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Canada warns travelers of rising dengue cases in Philippines
October 30, 2025 | 11:47am MANILA, Philippines — The Government of Canada has advised its citizens traveling to the Philippines to exercise a “high degree of caution” following rising cases of dengue fever. In a health notice issued on October 27,...
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American Samoa strengthens Pacific tourism ties
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, from October 18- 25, 2025, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...
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10 Least-visited countries in 2025: Offbeat travel destinations for crowd-free getaways
Travel News As global travel surges again in November 2025, finding destinations untouched by overtourism is becoming harder. Yet, some corners of the world remain blissfully calm, places where you can experience raw beauty, authentic cultures,...
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Land, sea and air surveying for Kiribati’s future
By David Crossman The Republic of Kiribati is one of the most remote nations in the world, comprising of 33 atolls and coral islands spread over 3,441,810 square kilometres of ocean, including all four quadrants of the Earth. Kiribati has...
Owner: Geospatial Council of Australia
9 Countries Where Tourists Rarely Return for a Second Visit
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...
Owner: Jimmy Im
Solomon Islanders call for sustainable, community-driven tourism
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...
Owner: Catherine Lamani
Timor-Leste Community Voices Highlight Tourism’s Promise and Challenges
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...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism
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...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details
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...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?
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...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family
How to watch Club Brugge vs FC Barcelona: free streams, TV details for Champions League 2025/26 game as Marcus Rashford looks to extend his impressive form
Club Brugge welcome Barcelona to the Jan Breydel Stadium, hoping to pull off an upset in the 2025/26 Champions League. The Belgian side have endured a difficult run in Europe, suffering back-to-back defeats against Atalanta and Bayern Munich in...
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The US Marine Corps celebrates its November birth
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Clearwater Tribune - Idaho
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The US Marine Corps celebrates 250 years in existence in November of this year. They were established on Nov. 10, 1775 during the American Revolutionary War, in Tun Tavern, Philadelphia, as the Continental Marines. Today, they have developed into...
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