Pacific Islands

Small-ship cruise firm Windstar Cruises launched its new online booking engine through its official website. 

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is currently working with Trove Tourism Development Advisors to develop the Digital Measurement and Benchmarking Platform (DMBP) which contains…

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas is back in the iconic Sydney Harbour to mark the start of a record-breaking season for the holiday brand.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation's Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) completed its first-ever Community Attitudes Survey (CAS) in Kiribati.

Registrations are now open for the 9th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) scheduled for 9 and 10 May 2025.

COMO Hotels and Resorts is set to welcome the festive season with an array of experiences designed to inspire.

Oceania Cruises revealed its 2026 Collection of Voyages, a lineup with an extraordinary range of voyages sailing to Alaska, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and beyond.

Qantas is boosting its international network with new aircraft and a new destination, as well as schedule changes.

Government authorities in the Northern Marianas Islands are pushing to revive the US Pacific territory’s tourism sector in the post-pandemic era.

The survey of over 1,000 travellers from Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Singapore unveils critical insights into guest preferences and spending habits, highlighting substantial…

Qantas officially launched its route to Vanuatu through its inaugural flight from Brisbane to the capital city of Port Vila on 10th September.

Tahiti’s newest airline Air Moana announced that it has chosen Maxamation revenue management solution Aviator to boost its revenues per flight.

Seabourn announced several new immersive itineraries for Seabourn Quest as the vessel makes its way to Oceania and the Pacific Islands from December 2025 to April 2026.

UNESCO expanded its roster of World Heritage Sites with 24 new locations named at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in New Delhi.

Cruise Plus recently teamed up with Ponant to introduce its new Pearls of the Society Islands route under Luxury by Cruise Plus.

 Skyscanner has launched its Savings Generator tool in India, Singapore and South Korea. In Australia, this release is a refreshed and updated version of the initial edition launched in…

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is pleased to confirm that it will host the 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) in Nadi, Fiji, from May 4 – 5, 2024. In collaboration…

With 118 islands spread out in an area roughly the size of Europe, The Islands of Tahiti provide the perfect playground offering travellers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the…

South Pacific is a paradise where nature's splendor meets the warmth of diverse cultures. The South Pacific region, encompassing a vast expanse of ocean dotted with enchanting islands,…

The Australasian global talent mobility industry’s only annual awards program, presented by the Employee Mobility Institute (TEMi) in partnership with Quest Apartment Hotels (a member of The…

The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) European office showcased the best of what “Beautiful Samoa” has to offer to the European markets by meeting 63,000 consumers, 73 travel trade partners and…

Guests on Virgin Australia’s first flight to Samoa in three years were greeted warmly as a proud Samoan crew operated the flight.

New Caledonia is officially reopening on 5 October, allowing cruise ships to pass through its territorial waters. On 4 October 2022, the Pacific Explorer, operated by P&O Cruises,…

COVID-19 vaccination requirements have been removed and no longer apply for travel and entry to the Cook Islands by Aircraft and Sea vessel as from 6th September 2022. The news comes as…

For over a year, we have heard whispers and rumours that Australia could potentially open up a travel bubble with neighbouring countries like New Zealand, Singapore, Fiji and the rest of the…

Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…

Both lifestyle brands jointly offer the opportunity to win the trip-of-a-lifetime to one of eight dream destinations from now until May 2018.

The South Pacific Cruise Alliance has announced the election of its new chairman, David Vaeafe, from American Samoa.

The inaugural Pacific Tourism Insights Conference (PTIC), which takes place in Port Vila, Vanuatu on Wednesday, October 25, is set to address key opportunities and challenges facing the…

The biggest-ever whale swim season in Tonga – both in numbers of whales and travellers – has been chronicled in two compelling, new, short videos produced for Majestic Whale Encounters that…

Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory. The island, which forms part of the…

AirAsia adds Malaysian domestic connection Where? Kuching to Langkawi (both Malaysia) When? Four times a week, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier…

AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Thai AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier provides…

Deer Jet, the Chinese private jet operator, is launching a series of "Dream Journeys" from Hong Kong to Tahiti, aboard a specially modified Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The so-called "Dream…

Conrad Bora Bora Nui Location: In a private cove on Motu To'opua, overlooked by Mount Otemanu and 20 minutes by boat from Bora Bora Airport Grade: Midscale Keys: 114, including 86…

Vanuatu, the island nation in the South Pacific, has received a major tourism boost following the signing of an agreement with HNA Tourism Group, the Chinese travel giant.   The new…

The Cook Islands experienced a sharp rise in tourism arrivals in 2016. According to the country’s full-year tourism statistics released this week, the South Pacific nation welcomed…