The return of the Malagan Festival to Kavieng after more than 30 years is creating a platform for local businesses, producers and communities to showcase products while strengthening New Ireland’s cultural tourism potential. The three-day provincial festival, held under the theme “Stronim Pasin Tumbuna! Strongim Pasin Niu Aila”, brings together communi...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) is moving to revive a dormant ferry in Port Moresby Harbour as part of efforts to expand marine tourism, develop new tourism products and unlock greater economic value from the capital's coastline. PNGTPA has partnered with Happy Soles Ltd. and Marine Contract Management to operate and manage th...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority has urged communities, government agencies and tourism stakeholders in Enga province to strengthen cooperation to preserve cultural heritage and unlock the province’s tourism potential. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Enga Cultural Show at Aipus Oval in Wabag on Aug. 7, PNGTPA chief executive Eric Mo...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) has taken another important step towards strengthening marine tourism in Papua New Guinea through a new partnership that will bring a ferry back into service in Port Moresby Harbour. The partnership was formally signed on 6 August 2026, bringing together PNGTPA, Happy Soles Limited and Marine Co...

International Trade and Investment Minister Richard Maru has welcomed R&F Group Chairman and President Li Zhang to Papua New Guinea, expressing confidence that the Chinese property developer will consider major investments in the country's tourism, hospitality and real estate sectors. Li arrived in Port Moresby on Tuesday aboard a private jet after...

Papua New Guinea has won the Best Booth Award in the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) category at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, Philippines, highlighting the country's growing profile as a tourism destination in Asia. The award was presented during the three-day expo held from July 10 to 12, recognizing Papua New Guinea's exhibition booth ...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), in partnership with the National Capital District Commission (NCDC), has launched the National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey, an initiative aimed at strengthening tourism investment, destination planning and industry growth through the collection of reliable accomm...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), in partnership with the National Capital District Commission (NCDC), has officially launched the National Capital District Accommodation Inventory & Capacity Survey, marking the beginning of a collaborative initiative to strengthen tourism planning through the collection of accurate and compre...

Papua New Guinea's tourism sector contributed an estimated US$244 million (PGK1 billion) to the economy in 2025 as international visitor arrivals continued to recover, although average spending per traveller declined, according to the latest International Visitor Survey. The survey, released by the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Papua New ...

Nine accommodation providers in Papua New Guinea have been recognised in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2026, a distinction that highlights top-performing hospitality businesses based on traveller reviews and ratings from around the world. The recognition was announced by the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), which said the...

Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has played a critical role in supporting Papua New Guinea’s rural economy and national development through its aviation services over the past 75 years, according to Civil Aviation Minister Wake Goi. Speaking during MAF’s 75th anniversary thanksgiving service in Mount Hagen, Western Highlands Province, on 7 May 2026...

PNG Air has launched a nationwide April Fool’s Day promotion combining a limited-time airfare sale with a culturally grounded giveaway under the campaign title “Pigs Can Fly.” The campaign begins with a 48-hour flash sale offering 30% off airfares across its network during a limited booking period. Alongside the fare promotion, PNG Air has announced it...

Loloata Island Resort recently hosted a beach clean-up that brought together 20 volunteers in a collective effort to remove debris and raise awareness about ocean pollution. The clean-up, held on 22 February 2026, formed part of the resort’s ongoing marine conservation initiatives and was led by Marine Conservation Officer D’Andre Yamuna. Participants ...

Air Niugini has launched a companywide Customer Experience Transformation (CXT) programme aimed at improving service standards and positioning the national carrier for a higher international airline rating. The initiative was introduced during the airline’s first staff town hall of 2026 held last Friday in Port Moresby, which also marked the formal wel...

The Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) participated in the Ministry of International Trade and Investment Stakeholders High-Level Planning Workshop in Lae, Morobe Province on 16 February 2026. Deputy CEO and Chief Investment Officer John Tuaim presented MRDC’s vision to transform the East New Britain township of Kokopo into the regional touri...

Holiday Inn & Suites Port Moresby and Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby are proud to announce the launch of their “Greener Stay” initiative, commencing 16 February 2026. The programme gives guests the option to reduce their environmental impact by opting out of daily housekeeping services while earning IHG One Rewards points. The initiative is desig...