Special Edition of the Pacific Tourism Bulletin, Bringing You the Latest Updates on SPTO Activities
SPTO Secures Strategic Wins at
Ministerial Meetings
The Board and Council of Ministers finalized resolutions on sustainability, aviation, and innovation, cementing SPTO’s leadership in shaping Pacific tourism’s inclusive future.
SPTO Unveils Ambitious 2025-2029 Tourism Strategy
The Pacific Tourism Organisation’s new plan champions sustainable practices, cultural preservation, and aviation synergy, setting a transformative course for the region’s tourism industry.
SPTO Launches Dashboard to Revolutionize Pacific Tourism Data
The new digital platform offers actionable insights on marketing and sustainability, empowering Pacific nations to track, compare, and drive tourism growth responsibly.
SPTO Hosts Dialogue to Align Partnerships for Tourism Impact
SPTO brought together development leaders to align efforts under its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan, focusing on sustainable growth and regional collaboration in tourism.
SPTO Opens Renovated Reception Reflecting Vision for Growth
The new reception, inaugurated by Solomon Islands Minister Choylin Yim-Douglas, symbolizes SPTO’s commitment to collaboration and sustainable tourism development in the Pacific.
SPTO and PSDI Drive Gender Equality in Tourism
The inaugural Women’s Talanoa highlighted gender audit findings and strategies to foster inclusivity, advancing gender equality across the Pacific tourism sector.
SPTO Unveils Sustainability Projects to Protect Pacific Ecosystems
Three groundbreaking initiatives—wildlife guidelines, plastic reduction standards, and eco-auditing—aim to transform Pacific tourism into a model of environmental stewardship and cultural respect.
About SPTO:
Established in 1983 as the Tourism Council of the South Pacific, the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is the mandated organisation representing Tourism in the region. Its 21 Government members are American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Marshall Islands, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Rapa Nui, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna, and the People’s Republic of China. In addition to government members, the Pacific Tourism Organisation also enlists a private sector membership base. You can learn more about SPTO here and view the guidelines below:
Responsible Marine Wildlife Viewing Guidelines
Standards to Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Environmental Auditing Guidelines
Queries may be directed to aniumataiwalu@spto.org
