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Butaritari Island Gears Up for a Major Tourism Milestone

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is making significant steps to promote Butaritari as a new outer island new destination for travellers. With the upcoming tourism launch in November, the focus on community-based tourism is set to offer visitors a unique and authentic experience. The preparation includes meticulous planning of tours and operations, ensuring that visitors will have a well-structured and enriching journey. TAK will also produce a Visit Butaritari promotional video and erecting tour site signages which are strategic moves to enhance the overall visitor experience, showcasing Butaritari’s offerings and guiding visitors to the heart of the island’s culture and beauty. TAK so far has engaged village communities from Kuuma, Keuea, Tanimaiaki, Antakana, Bikaati islet, Ukiangang and Utirake communities to develop Community-based Tourism products including varied Marine Protected Area tours that feature snorkeling to exploring of the coral plantation, clam farm, and experience clam oyster hunting. At the same time visitors get to explore the islets and participate in cultural tour programs, tour WWII sites and participate in agritourism. In collaboration with the Butaritari Island Council and CBT operators, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati has confirmed that Butaritari will be officially recognized as a tourism-ready island. Beginning in mid-November, a government delegation, including tour operators, will be welcomed to experience the diverse array of Community-Based Tourism (CBT) products available.

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