To strengthen sustainable tourism development across the Pacific region, the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) joined with the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) for a pivotal collaboration. The highlight of this partnership was a weeklong in-country workshop held May 13 to 17, focusing on data initiatives and the Digital Mea...
The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) recently highlighted PNG tourism at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) held from May 4 to 5 in Nadi, Fiji. With a team of eight TPA representatives in attendance, the event aimed to support tourism connections and spotlight PNG's diverse attractions to a global audience. Organised by the ...
Papua New Guinea Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Isi Henry Leonard recently welcomed distinguished guests from China, PNG, and stakeholders for the first China Ready Workshop held on the 25th April at APEC House-Port Moresby. “Your presence here signifies our vision for a vibrant future in tourism and business between Port Moresby-PNG and C...
Port Moresby, the dynamic capital of Papua New Guinea, is set for a remarkable transformation into a premier destination for Chinese tourists, following a milestone collaboration between local and national tourism industries, business sectors, and a strategic partnership with Guangdong Province. Together, they envision “Amazing Port Moresby” as a pivot...
Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia have embarked on a collaborative endeavour to honour war memorials and enhance tourism prospects. This initiative follows a Memorandum of Agreement signed last year 2023 between the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), National Capital District Commission (NCDC), and Canada Bay City Council in Sydn...
The National Airports Corporation (NAC) and the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), solidifying their collaboration in various initiatives aimed at marketing and promoting Papua New Guinea’s tourism potential both domestically and internationally. The MOU outlines key areas o...
The Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA), through the International Visitor Survey (PNG IVS 2023) has reported a total of USD 120 million (PGK 400 million) generated by visitors travelling into Papua New Guinea last year. TPA’s 2023 Visitor Arrival Report and PNG International Visitor Survey Report revealed a notable surge in tourism, a 116 percent increa...
In a significant development for tourism along the historical Kokoda Track, Tourism Promotion Authority’s (TPA) Chief Executive Officer, Eric Mossman Uvovo, was sworn in as the Deputy Chairman of the Kokoda Track Special Purposes Authority’s (KTA) Management Committee during a ceremony held at Stanley’s Hotel on Tuesday, March 19, Port Moresby. The sw...
Hosting the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF) in Port Moresby from October 24-26, 2023, is a wonderful opportunity to promote Papua New Guinea as a tourism destination, says the Minister for International Trade and Investment, Hon. Richard Maru. Minister Maru said this recently during the announcement by the Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) to suppo...
Photo: Participants of the Domestic Tourism Data Methodologies Workshop in Port Moresby, Thursday 1st June, 2023. A Domestic Tourism Data Methodologies and Stakeholder Consultation workshop was conducted in Port Moresby on the 1st and 2nd of June 2023, by The Pacific Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI) and the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority (...
Photo: Minister Leonard discussing importance of Sports Tourism during a meeting with Australian Rugby League senior executives Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Hon. Isi Henry Leonard is impressed about the initiatives taken by PNG Tourism and Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) to help promote Papua New Guinea as a tourist destination. PNGTPA in...
Photo: Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture Hon. Isi Leonard, Australian NRL player Justin Olam and CEO of the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority Eric Uvovo Papua New Guinea rugby league icon and Australian NRL Melbourne Storms star centre Justin Olam is officially the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority’ s tourism brand ambassador. The formal announcemen...
Group photo with the Tourism Minister and agency heads of the NCC and NMAG, including the board, management and staff of the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority. Credit: Roan Paul Photography The Tourism Promotion Authority proudly launched its four-year Corporate Plan 2023-2026, at The Stanley Hotel in Port Moresby, last week Friday 17th March, 2023. ...
Photo: Executive Team from Hilton Port Moresby Hotel and Residences leads media tour of the luxurious 'Star Mountain Plaza Hilton Residences The luxurious five-star "Star Mountain Plaza Port Moresby Hilton Residences" are nearing completion and expected to be finished in mid-July 2023, located in the heart of Port Moresby City (Waigani). An executive t...
Photo credit: PNG Tourism Promotion Authority The Tourism Promotion Authority (TPA) has confirmed that over 100 cruise liners will be visiting PNG this year, bringing in an estimated US$40 million (about K137.10 million), according to an official. During the launch of the TPA Corporate Plan 2023-2026 in Port Moresby on Friday, CEO Eric Uvovo stated tha...
Photo credit: PNG Tourism Promotion Authority Rodney Begley, the acting CEO of PNG Ports Corporation, has announced that Papua New Guinea will be receiving an exceptional number of cruise ships this year. Speaking at a business breakfast forum with the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mr Begley revealed that the country is expecting 100 c...
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