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...

Air Niugini has signed a strategic technical training agreement with Singapore-based Institute of Technical Education Services on Feb. 3, strengthening workforce capability development as the national airline continues to modernise its operations. The agreement was signed during the Singapore Airshow, marking a key milestone in Air Niugini’s ongoing co...

Air Niugini’s new Airbus A220-300 aircraft are reshaping domestic air travel across Papua New Guinea, delivering improved reliability, comfort and capacity since entering service late last year. The national carrier introduced its first A220-300 in September, followed by two additional aircraft in December. The three next-generation jets have quickly b...

The National Airports Corporation (NAC) will temporarily open Tokua Airport in East New Britain Province to Airbus A220 aircraft operations and facilitate night flights at selected airports to ease congestion and support passenger movement during the peak festive travel period. The measures are part of NAC’s strategy to boost air travel capacity during...

The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) has officially sworn in its new Board members during a ceremony at Kwalimu Haus in Port Moresby, marking a key step in strengthening governance and oversight across the nation’s tourism sector. The appointments complete TPA’s legal requirements under the TPA Act 1993, ensuring the Authority operate...