Kaongora Newsletter
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) convened the first meeting and induction program for its newly appointed Board of Directors on 25 November 2025, held at the MTCIC Boardroom in Betio. TAK extends its sincere appreciation to all new Board Directors for their attendance and for demonstrating their commitment to the continued growth and development
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is advancing Community-Based Tourism (CBT) initiatives to enhance tourism development on Kiritimati Island. From 11-25 November 2025, TAK implemented a two-week programme focused on strengthening community participation and creating new tourism experiences that reflect the island’s culture and way of life. This initiative was led by Mrs. Kiarake Karuaki,
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is pleased to announce the successful completion of its annual Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) on South Tabiteuea (Tab-South), conducted by the Research and Statistics Division on 3 November 2025. The TBIS supports TAK’s ongoing efforts to maintain an accurate and up-to-date Kiribati Accommodation Database by collecting key information
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) successfully completed a mission to Tabiteuea Maiaki (South Tabiteuea) from 29 October to 9 November 2025, delivering Basic Hospitality Training to two local accommodation providers: Hospidium Guesthouse (Catholic Parish-owned) and the Tabiteuea Maiaki Island Council Guesthouse. The mission was led by Ms Tie Manuera of TAK’s Training & Development
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) team on Kiritimati Island and their Australian volunteer, Mr Spencer Liapakis, celebrated International Volunteer Day 2025 on Friday 5 December, commemorating the work of volunteers on Kiritimati Island with an event at the Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development in London. The TAK team was joined by representatives
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
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is excited to share a new promotional video that brings the remote and captivating Arorae Island to life. As the southernmost island of the Gilbert Group, Arorae offers a unique glimpse into the people, culture, and way of life of its vibrant community. Visitors will be enchanted by the
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
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