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Pacific Tourism Organisation and Vanuatu Tourism Office Collaborate on Data Analytics Capacity-Building Workshop in Port Vila
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...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with FSM-Yap to Drive Data Excellence for Sustainable Development
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...
Japan reiterates support to Timor-Leste in economic development, tourism, and infrastructure
Owner: East Timorese Government
PM meets Timor Leste counterpart in Indonesia
VIETNAM, May 11 - LABUAN BAJO — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting with his counterpart from Timor Leste Taur Matan in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Thursday on the occasion of the 42nd ASEAN Summit. Congratulating Timor Leste for becoming...
Owner: Vietnamese Government
Pacific Tourism Organisation Partners with Papua New Guinea Tourism to Drive Data Excellence for Sustainable Development
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...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Team up with the Cook Islands for Data Excellence Workshop
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...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Unveils Ground-breaking Data Training Program in Solomon Islands
In a significant milestone, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) launched the Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) and introduced the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Indicators Framework training in the Solomon Islands in February. Spearheaded by...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Champions Data-Driven Tourism Growth in Tonga
In a collaborative effort to enhance the capabilities of Tonga Tourism, the Tongan Government ministries, and the Statistics Department, around 20 participants are engaging in a five-day training organized by the Pacific Tourism Organisation...
Ambassador presents credentials to Timor Leste’s President
VIETNAM, October 25 - JAKARTA — Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Tạ Văn Thông presented his credentials to José Ramos Horta, President of Timor Leste, in the capital city of Dili on October 24. The President wished the ambassador...
Owner: Vietnamese Government
Secure Your Spot at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2024!!
Tourism operators and stakeholders can now register for the 8th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) to convene in Nadi, Fiji, from May 4th – 5th, 2024. Breaking the tradition of being hosted in Australia and New Zealand for the past seven years,...
National holidays in 2024
Spokesperson of the Government of Timor-Leste Ninth Constitutional Government ............................................................................................................................. Press Release National holidays in 2024...
Owner: East Timorese Government
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...
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...
Tonga Tourism Industry Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training
Tongan tourism industry leaders and key stakeholders solidified their dedication to embracing digital transformation. This commitment took shape during their participation in the Pacific Digital Champions training program from 15th-16th August,...
Minister Agio discusses the preparation of a comprehensive investment and multi-sectoral development project in the municipalities of Baucau and Díli
Mon. 16 of Outubro of 2023, 12:31h On October 14, 2023, during a working lunch, representatives of the Stratacom Global group, accompanied by the Timor-Leste Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Abel Guterres, briefed the Minister of the Presidency of...
Owner: East Timorese 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 Organisation Embraces Digital Transformation with Pacific Digital Champions Training
This week, Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) staff participated in the Pacific Digital Champions training program as it reinforced its commitment to digital transformation. The Pacific Digital Champions training program is an integral part of...
Pacific Tourism Organisations Pacific Digital Champions Training Program Commences in Papua New Guinea
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is delighted to announce the commencement of the highly anticipated Pacific Digital Champions training program in Papua New Guinea. This initiative is part SPTOs Digital Transformation Project (Phase 2),...
Top 10 Destinations in the Pacific for Your Winter Vacation
Dreaming of a winter getaway to escape the chilly temperatures? Look no further than the enchanting Pacific Islands! With their pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, the Pacific Islands offer a perfect destination for...