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KIRIBATI REPRESENTED AT THE PACIFIC REGENERATIVE VERIFICATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM.

November 14, 2025 4:02 am

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

EXPERIENCE WITH US FAR FAR AWAY ARORAE ISLAND, KIRIBATI’S SOUTHERNMOST ISLAND- SEE IT IN OUR LATEST VIDEO.

November 14, 2025 3:33 am

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

TAK CONDUCTS TOURISM SURVEYS ON ARORAE ISLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

November 14, 2025 1:48 am

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

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

November 14, 2025 12:20 am

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

PACIFIC YOUTH LEADING THE WAY TOWARD SUSTAINABLE TOURISM.

November 14, 2025 12:13 am

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

TAK REPRESENTATIVE COMPLETES BELT AND ROAD SEMINAR ON CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY IN CHINA.

November 14, 2025 12:04 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) proudly announces that Mr. Garstang Bitauea has completed the Seminar on Integration of Culture and Technology for Belt and Road Countries, held in the People’s Republic of China from 15 to 28 October 2025. The two-week seminar brought together participants from ten countries, including Kiribati, to explore how digital

MISS KIRIBATI CROWNED MISS MICRONESIA 2025.

November 13, 2025 11:58 pm

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

Cruise Ship Passengers Welcomed to Kiribati, as MS Zaandam Arrives at Tabuaeran

October 20, 2025 10:41 pm

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

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

September 30, 2025 1:59 am

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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