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Tourism Authority Kiribati Kaongora Newsletter +68 751 25998 info@kiribatitourism.gov.ki PO Box 479, Takoronga, Betio Consumer Site Corporate Site Search Search Recent Kaongora News TAK participates in Pacific Tourism Organization’s events. TAK Presents Sustainable Tourism Initiatives at Blue Economies Workshop. TAK participates in Coastal Fisheries Summit in Kiritimati 2024 Tourism Business Inventory Survey and Mauri Mark Assessment on Fanning Island TAK Participates in Start & Improve Your Business Training of Trainers (TOT) Workshop. Women in Kiritimati Island receive Basic Training in Hospitality TAK participates in Pacific Tourism Organization’s events. The Tourism Authority of Kiribati team attended a weeklong event organized by the Pacific Tourism Organization which took place in Nadi, Fiji from 29th April to 5th May 2024. These events ranged from Tourism research symposium, digital marketing workshop, Sustainable Tourism regional consultations, marketing managers meeting, the SPTO Board of Directors meeting and the 2 day South Pacific Tourism Exchange. At the Sustainable Regional Consultation workshop, held at Tokatoka Resort, TAK was invited to present on its Mauri Mark Accommodation Standards program as part of the discussions on Pacific Sustainable Tourism standards. Ko rabwa Pacific Tourism Organization and the sponsors for this successful eventful week of knowledge sharing, increased learning opportunity, regional collaboration, and wonderful networking opportunities. Trending Today TAK participates in Coastal Fisheries Summit in Kiritimati 2024 The Tourism Authority of Kiribati participated in a 3-day Coastal Fisheries Summit from the 26th to the 28th of March, held at the KPF conference room in Kiritimati Island, with Tourism Business Inventory Survey and Mauri Mark Assessment on Fanning The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) conducted the Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) and a Mauri Mark Assessment on Fanning Island from the 1st to the 4th of March 2024. TAK Conducts Survey at National Trade and Quality Day show The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) conducted an exhibitor survey at the three-day National Trade and Quality Day show, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, and Industry Cooperatives (MTCIC) Tourism Authority of Kiribati Acknowledges Valuable Contribution of International Volunteers. As the world celebrate International Volunteers Day this week, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) extends its gratitude to the dedicated remote volunteers from the Australia Volunteers International (AVI) and Tourism Statistics Training to Enhance Survey Design, Data Gathering and The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) through its Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) hosted a tourism statistics training on statistics online software tools in Tarawa from 28 November to 01 December Kiribati Tourism Registers Positive Growth in Q3, 2023 The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce a remarkable 30% increase in international visitor arrivals in Quarter 3, 2023 compared to the same period in 2019. This Kiribati participates in China International Travel Mart 2023. Kiribati The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) made its presence for the first time at one of the largest China’s International Travel Mart (CITM) held in Kunming, Yunan Province from Kiribati Honours 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa. The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) collaborated with the U.S Embassy in Suva, Fiji to organize the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa in Betio, South Butaritari Honours 80th Anniversary of Te Kaukinangananga, the Battle of Butaritari Island in Kiribati commemorated the 80th anniversary of Te Kaukinangananga, the Battle of Butaritari (Makin), on Tuesday 21 November 2023 at Ukiangang. The event was attended by a visiting TAK Supports 3rd PNA Leaders’ Summit The Tourism Authority of Kiribati actively supported planning and preparatory work for the 3rd Party to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Leaders’ Summit, led by the Ministry of Fisheries and Resource Community-Based Tourism Experience for Cruise Vessel National Geographic Resolution. The village of Ukiangang in Butaritari was brimming with excitement on October 25, 2023, as it hosted the passengers and crew of the MV National Geographic Resolution, which arrived on Kiribati participates in 2023 Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives (MTCIC) Secretary, Mr. Ruui Tabutoa and Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) CEO, Petero Manufolau joined industry experts, scholars, partners, and friends in Papeete, Kiribati National Tourism Office plans for Sustainable Tourism Growth The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) office in Tarawa conducted a 2-day validation workshop of their draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan at Tabon te Keekee Eco Lodge Abatao, North Tarawa from Kiribati Records 21% Increase in International Visitors in Quarter 2, The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce that Kiribati recorded a 21% increase in international visitors in Quarter 2, 2023 compared to the same period in 2019. Abaiang Island resorts receive Mauri Mark rating. The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce that Terau Beach Resort and Ocean Breeze Guesthouse on Abaiang Island have received the Mauri Mark rating. The Mauri Mark Online Visitor Satisfaction Survey to help address Kiribati Hospitality Service In an effort to improve Kiribati visitor experiences, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has placed Visitor Satisfaction Survey (VSS) information cards at local hotels to invite travelers to share Tourism Business Inventory and Outer Island Perception Surveys in Abaiang The Tourism Authority of Kiribati conducted two Tourism Surveys which are the Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) and the Outer Island Perception Survey (OIPs) on Abaiang from 12 – 17 Tourism Authority of Kiribati Officially Welcomes Reigning Miss Kiribati as The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) officially welcomed the reigning Miss Kiribati, Miss Moarube Teibaa as a Destination Ambassador. In this new role, Miss Kiribati will collaborate with TAK on Tourism Authority of Kiribati Celebrates World Tourism Day 2023 with The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) today celebrated World Tourism Day 2023 by confirming three environmentally sustainable commitments that the organization will adopt. The commitments, which focus on solid waste TAK attends ‘Nei Tengarengare’ Summit on Butaritari Island The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK), following contributions to the Kiribati Coastal Fisheries Summit in May 2023, joined the Ministry of Fisheries & Marine Resource Development (MFMRD) at the Nei Butaritari Hosts Community-Based Tourism Product Trial Tour. After more than a decade of commitment to marine conservation, the three Butaritari Marine Protected Area (MPA) communities of Bikaati Islet, Kuuma, and Tanimaiaki, celebrated their inaugural community-based tourism product Kiribati Tourism Students gives back to Community A group of dedicated I-Kiribati students, affiliated with the Aibwea organization at BYU Hawaii recently completed a series of tourism awareness initiatives on Kiritimati Island from August 09 to 23, Bridging the Digital Divide: Kiribati Digital Marketing Training Workshop Kiribati Tourism operators, government agencies, and stakeholders in Tarawa and nearby outer islands have committed to digital transformation by participating in the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Pacific Digital Champions training TAK Welcomes New Kiritimati Island Direct Domestic Connection The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) applauds Air Kiribati and Nauru Airlines on their partnership initiative that will enhance travel connectivity within Kiribati. This collaboration will see the introduction of Renowned U.S Pro-Surfer Acknowledges Kiritimati Island’s Surfing Potential The Tourism Authority...