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Pacific Tourism Organisation Releases 2024 Tonga Visitor Survey: New Data Highlights Tourism Trends and Economic Impact
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 8, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Tonga Tourism Authority, and Tonga Statistics Department, has released the 2024 International Visitor...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with Solomon Islands Tourism on 2024 Business Confidence Index
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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April 7, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in collaboration with Tourism Solomons and the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI), has released the Solomon Islands Business Confidence Index (BCI) 2024 Report. This comprehensive...
Visa-Free Travel to New Zealand for Palau and Pacific Visitors
Island Times
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April 15, 2025
Starting in November 2025, passport holders from Palau and other Pacific Islands Forum countries will be able to travel to New Zealand from Australia without needing a visa. This initiative will be trialed for 12 months. According to an...
Irish passports have major travelling perk that most countries do not but people unaware
Galway Beo
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April 16, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...
Irish passport holders given incredible travel perk other countries don’t have
RSVP Live
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April 15, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...
Millions of travellers now need a £10 permit to enter the UK — here are the rules
Metro
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April 2, 2025
Arriving from the EU? You now need an ETA (Picture: Getty Images) Every year, the UK welcomes a staggering 38 million tourists to its shores. But if you’re one of those travellers heading to Old Blighty in 2025, there’s a new visa scheme you’ll...
New Zealand Eases Travel Rules for Pacific Islands Forum Countries
Tavuli News
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April 11, 2025
New Zealand has announced significant changes to its immigration settings, making it easier for citizens of Pacific Islands Forum countries to visit the country. The changes were revealed by Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters and Immigration...
Millions of Travellers Now Need a £10 Permit to Enter the UK — Here Are the New Rules
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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April 6, 2025
A significant shift in UK border policy means millions of foreign visitors must now apply for a new electronic travel permit — known as an ETA — before entering the country. Originally launched on 8 January 2025 for non-EU citizens, the Electronic...
Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa-Free To 62 Countries: Check Full List From Nepal, Maldives, Thailand, Iran, And More
India.com
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Home Destination Indian Passport Holders Can Travel Visa Free To Countries Check Full List From Nepal Maldives Thailand Iran And More Indian passport holders can travel to 62 countries without a Visa such as some Southeast Asian destinations, the...
Federated States of Micronesia Yap State Residents Share Their Vision for Tourism Growth through SPTO’s Community Attitudes Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 20, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), has completed the first-ever Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) for the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Yap, providing valuable insights into local...
Northern Ireland travel: Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits
The News Letter
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March 31, 2025
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Fiji Airways will provide top tier customers with a full suite of oneworld benefits as a full member airline. Access to a network of nearly 700 airport...
5 incredible countries that deserve more tourists—and why you should go!
The Times of India
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Discover the world's least visited countries like Tuvalu, Nauru, and São Tomé and Príncipe. These hidden gems offer crystal-clear waters, unique cultures, and secluded beaches. Explore Kiribati's untouched diving spots, or escape to Comoros for...
Pacific Tourism Organisation’s First-Ever Business Confidence Index in Kiribati Unveils Local Businesses’ on Tourism Development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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December 3, 2024
The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) completed its first-ever Business Confidence Index survey (BCI) in Kiribati, offering invaluable insights into local businesses’ views on tourism in the country. Conducted...
4 of 5 Tourists Willing to Return to PNG, SPTO Survey Shows
PNG Business News
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Four out of five tourists who visited Papua New Guinea in 2024 were satisfied and are willing to return to the country and would recommend it to other tourists, according to the annual PNG International Visitor Survey (IVS) Report released this...
SPTO and PNG Tourism Promotion Authority release Key Findings from International Visitor Survey
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 11, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and in collaboration with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), has published the 2024 Papua New Guinea Annual IVS Report from the...
Kiribati president extends Spring Festival greetings to Chinese people
Xinhua News Agency
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SYDNEY, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Kiribati President Taneti Maamau recently extended warmest holiday greetings and best wishes to the Chinese people ahead of the Spring Festival. In a pre-recorded video greeting, Maamau said the Spring Festival is an...
Transforming Pacific Tourism: PTDI Strengthens Data-Driven Decision-Making
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 7, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) has released key findings from the first-year impact assessment of the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI), highlighting its transformative role in strengthening National Tourism Organisations (NTOs)...
Pacific Tourism Surge: Nearing Pre-COVID Highs with Record Growth in 2023 & Strong 2024 Momentum
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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March 4, 2025
The Pacific tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery, with the 2023 Annual Visitor Arrival Report revealing record-breaking growth and a promising trajectory heading into 2024. Visitor arrivals surged by 89% compared to 2022, totalling...
Panama, EL Salvador, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Guatemala, Honduras, US, Among Ninety Three Visa-Free Travel Countries Boosting Poland’s Tourism Sector
Newsroom Panama
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Poland’s strategic location at the heart of Central Europe positions it as a vital crossroads, connecting the dense forests of northwestern Europe to the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier and major Atlantic trade routes. Bordered by seven...
Top 3 Hidden Paradise Islands for Solo Travelers in the Pacific
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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February 27, 2025
The Pacific offers some of the world’s most peaceful, off-the-beaten-path destinations—ideal for solo travelers. If you’re looking for solitude, adventure, and cultural immersion, these 3 hidden islands are perfect for your next getaway. 1. Niue:...