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July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 29, 2024
Posted on Aug 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: August 29, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals declined slightly but total...
Owner: American Government
Tourism Industry Continued to Show Weakness in January 2024
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 29, 2024
Posted on Feb 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: February 29, 2024 HONOLULU—In January 2024, total visitor arrivals to the Hawaiian Islands (763,480 visitors, -3.6%) and total visitor spending measured in nominal dollars ($1.81 billion,...
Owner: American Government
French Polynesia announces Coral Reef Protection Plan at Ocean Conference
Gov't Institution
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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January 21, 2023
01 July 2022, Lisbon Portugal, UNOC2022 - The Government of French Polynesia has announced its Coral Reef Protection plan, which aims to protect all coral species this year and then, by 2030, all its coral ecosystems. The announcement was made by...
Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines Set to Support Sustainable Tourism Practices
The Pacific Marine Tourism Guidelines is being developed through a collaboration between the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme and the Pacific Tourism Organisation to inform the sustainable development and management of...
Unlocking the Potential of Pacific Marine Tourism: Paving the Way Forward with Innovative Guidelines
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in collaboration with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) are advancing efforts on a transformative journey to shape the future of marine tourism in the Pacific. Commencing...
Tourism Industry Affected by Maui Wildfires in August 2023
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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September 28, 2023
Posted on Sep 28, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: September 28, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 769,163 visitors came to the Hawaiian...
Owner: American Government
Visitor Spending and Visitor Arrivals Declined in July 2025
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 28, 2025
Posted on Aug 28, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: August 28, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in July...
Owner: American Government
Acapulco ready to Welcome the 2024 Tianguis Travel Show
With over 8,000 rooms and more than 1,500 Airbnbs available SPRING, TEXAS, TX, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The pearl of the Pacific continues to be reactivated every day, proof of this are all the companies, organizations...
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,...
Pacific Tourism Organisation team up with National Tourism Organisations to explore Japanese Geoparks and Heritage Sites
From October 22nd to November 1st, the Pacific Tourism Organisations (SPTO) Division of Sustainable Tourism embarked on a study tour of Japan’s Geoparks. Joined by representatives from the National Tourism Organisations of Fiji, Samoa, Tuvalu and...
2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Summit delegates deliberate on Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard
The recent Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit held in Tahiti, French Polynesia from 16 – 17 October saw delegates deliberating on the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard during a side event on 16 October. Facilitated by the Pacific...
Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit 2023: Pioneering a Resilient Future for Pacific Communities
The 2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit (PSTLS), held in French Polynesia on October 15-16, has ignited a new era of sustainable tourism in the Pacific region. With fervent dialogue challenging conventional norms and showcasing...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Attends China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2023
To enhance regional collaboration and tap into the booming Chinese tourism market, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) will lead and coordinate the Pacific’s presence at the 24th China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Kunming, Yunnan...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Board of Directors Meeting Shapes the Future of Pacific Tourism and Cultural Heritage
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board of Directors recently convened for their annual meeting in French Polynesia. The highly anticipated gathering brought together tourism leaders from across the Pacific to discuss and deliberate on a...
Pettitts Travel Offers Complimentary Tickets to the Destinations Travel Show at Olympia London
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pettitts Travel, a renowned specialist in tailor-made holidays, has announced an exciting opportunity for travel aficionados. The company is offering two complimentary tickets to the...
Pacific Tourism Organisation (Spto) Announces Successful Conclusion Of 32nd Council Of Ministers Of Tourism Meeting
The Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) successfully concluded its 32nd Council of Ministers of Tourism meeting at the Presidency in Pape’ete, French Polynesia. In chairing the council meeting, French Polynesian President His Excellency Hon....
Pacific Tourism Organisation Launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS)
The 2nd Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit witnessed a historic moment with the official launch of the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard (PSTS), setting a new benchmark in sustainable tourism practices. The Pacific Tourism...
Tourism Recovery was Steady in February 2023
Gov't Institution
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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March 30, 2023
Posted on Mar 30, 2023 in News For Immediate Release: March 30, 2023 HONOLULU—According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a total of 753,750 visitors arrived in the...
Owner: American Government
Pacific Youth Forum Sets Bold Agenda for Sustainable Tourism in the Region
Over 100 passionate youth representatives and stakeholders who participated in the inaugural Pacific Youth Forum on Sustainable Tourism from across the region shared their common vision to co-create a brighter, more sustainable future for their...
UNESCO Reaffirms Commitment to the Pacific’s Geological Heritage and Sustainable Tourism
On October 17th, the Funafuti Atoll in Tuvalu, the Matavanu volcanic eruption site in Samoa, and the active Yasur Volcano in Vanuatu, now part of the First 100 IUGS Geological Heritage Sites by the International Union of Geological Sciences, were...