Tourism Authority Kiribati

Kaongora Newsletter

KIRIBATI REPRESENTED AT THE PACIFIC REGENERATIVE VERIFICATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is proud to announce its participation in the Pacific Regenerative Verification Exchange Program, with Mrs. Kiarake Karuaki, Tourism Officer for Product Development and Investment Promotion, representing Kiribati during a threeweek immersive experience hosted by Five Sixty Farms in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. The program brought together representatives from

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TAK CONDUCTS TOURISM SURVEYS ON ARORAE ISLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK), through its Research and Statistics Division, has successfully carried out its first-ever Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS), Outer Island Perception Survey (OIPS), and Cultural Attractions Mapping on Arorae Island.  Arorae Island is the furthest island in located in Southern Gilbert Group of Kiribati. The TBIS identified two operational accommodations

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KIRIBATI TOURISM NEARS 10,000 VISITOR MILESTONE- A RECORD YEAR FOR THE INDUSTRY.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) proudly announces a remarkable achievement for the country’s tourism industry. For the first time, Kiribati recorded a total of 9,504 visitor arrivals in 2024, marking a significant milestone as the destination moves closer to the 10,000-visitor benchmark. The 2024 Annual Tourism Review presents a comprehensive overview of Kiribati’s tourism

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PACIFIC YOUTH LEADING THE WAY TOWARD SUSTAINABLE TOURISM.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) proudly represented Kiribati at the inaugural Youth Forum on Sustainable Tourism, held from 18-22 October 2025 in Neiafu, Vava’u Island, Kingdom of Tonga. Ms. Kiarake Karuaki, Tourism Officer for Product Development, joined youth delegates from across the Pacific to share insights and experiences in shaping a more sustainable and

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MISS KIRIBATI CROWNED MISS MICRONESIA 2025.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati proudly congratulates Miss Kiribati 2025, Ms. Atiterentaai Rinimarawa, who was crowned as Miss Micronesia 2025 during the pageant held in Nauru on 9th October 2025. This historic achievement marks a significant milestone for Kiribati and the Micronesian community, as Ms. Rinimarawa becomes the first-ever Miss Micronesia, bringing honor and pride

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TAK Launches Community-Based Tourism Experience on Butaritari Island, Kiribati.

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

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