The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce that Kiribati recorded a 21% increase in international visitors in Quarter 2, 2023 compared to the same period in 2019. This is a positive sign for the country’s tourism industry, which is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Australia remained the top source market for Kiribati in Quarter 2, 2023, accounting for 17.7% of all international visitor arrivals. Pacific islanders accounted for 29.5% of total visitor arrivals, followed by New Zealand (12.4%) and the United States (11.1%).
Corporate travel topped the purpose of visit for visitors to Kiribati in this Quarter at 43% whilst leisure travel made up 31% of total travel to Kiribati. Other purposes of travel included visiting friends and relatives, business, and education.
The TAK Quarter 2, 2023 Tourism Review Report also includes data on tourism supply and demand, as well as tourism and museum data. The report contains more information and an in-depth analysis of the tourism industry in Kiribati.
TAK wishes to acknowledge the following partners for their assistance and contributions to the Quarter 2 tourism review report: Air Kiribati Limited; Marine Guard; Immigration department; Te Umwanibong; Kiribati Customs Office; Shipping Agencies of Kiribati; Kiribati National Statistics Office; and the tourism operators.
A copy of this report can be downloaded HERE.
