Kaongora Newsletter
For the first time since March 2023, the people of Tabuaeran were able to welcome cruise ship passengers to their home, as Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam arrived at Paelau on the morning of Wednesday 15 October 2025. Hundreds of passengers from around the world experienced a taste of Kiribati culture and lifestyle at Paelau
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has officially unveiled a new community-based tourism (CBT) experience on Butaritari Island, marking the first of its kind in the northern Gilbert Group and the third CBT initiative across Kiribati. The three-day familiarization tour, held from 11–14 September 2025, was coordinated by TAK’s Tourism Product Development Officer, Ms Kiarake
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati, in collaboration with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), has successfully completed the International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2024. Kiribati was also one of ten Pacific Island countries participating in the Pacific Tourism Data Initiatives (PTDI) project, which was funded by the New Zealand Government. The Kiribati International Visitor Survey (IVS) 2024
The Officer in Charge, Tourism Authority of Kiribati participated in a 2 -day course on Governance Training – Effective Directors Program with the Governance Institute of Australia from 12-13th May 2025 held at the Crown Plaza, Nadi in Fiji. Ms. Reeti Onorio, the OIC, TAK was amongst the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) Board of Directors
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its annual Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) and Outer Island Perception Survey (OIPS) in Nikunau. This marks the first time TAK has conducted the OIPS on the island. The survey was carried out by TAK’s Research and Statistics Division team. The
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has successfully completed a comprehensive four-day training program focused on Tourism Restart and Tourism & Hospitality Series Program enhancement. This initiative was tailored for existing and registered tourism operators and community representatives on Nikunau Island. The training was held from May 12th to 17th, 2025, at the Nikunau Island
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has successfully conducted a two-day Mauri Way Customer Service Training for seventeen officers, chauffeurs and liaison officers who will play a important role in the preparations for the upcoming Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) Meeting, scheduled to take place from 2 to 6 June 2025 at the Kiritimati
On May 2, 2025, the small community of Bikaati Islet proudly welcomed the Hanseatic Inspiration cruise ship. A total of 163 passengers came ashore for their first encounter with Kiribati, where they had the opportunity to explore the island, engage with the local community, and experience the rich traditions and unique culture that define our
The Officer in Charge of Tourism Authority of Kiribati, Ms Reeti Onorio participated in the Sustainable Tourism Board Workshop held at the Crown Plaza Resort, Wailoaloa Nadi, Fiji on 7th May 2025. The workshop was organized by the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO) and gathered SPTO Board of Directors to present them with the overarching vision