The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) conducted a Mauri Mark Assessment and the Tourism Business Inventory Survey on Fanning Island on 14-15 November 2022.
The Mauri Mark is part of TAK’s Tourism Restart Program and involves the assessment of licensed accommodation providers. The assessment criteria for Kiribati hotels and lodges include business operations, fire safety procedures, health & safety hygiene standards, facilities including in-room facilities, environmental sustainability practices and guest support services.
Four (4) accommodation establishments on the island were assessed, Ala Belle Etoite Guesthouse, Otan Aba Guesthouse, Biritita Guesthouse and Santo Kabiriera Guesthouse. Three of the properties were found to have not met most of the Mauri Mark standards and have been advised and consulted on the needs to follow all the standards and criteria. The three properties will be assessed again next year.
The team also had the opportunity to conduct the Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) on the island. The main purpose of the survey is to collect data and information on the services and facilities provided by accommodations. The reports indicates that there are no changes in the data and information collected compared to the 2021 survey.
