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Mauri May Training has been extended to PNI liaison officers and chauffers as part of their preparation for the upcoming PNA Meeting in Tarawa Kiribati.

June 9, 2025 10:46 pm

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

Bikaati Islet Welcomes Hanseatic Inspiration Cruise with Cultural Grace

June 9, 2025 10:38 pm

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

Sustainable Tourism Model, Gender Equality and High-Level Priorities Discussed at SPTO Board Workshop

June 9, 2025 10:32 pm

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

TAK conducts a Tourism Business Inventory Survey on Butaritari

May 16, 2025 8:16 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is proud to announce the successful completion of its annual Tourism Business Inventory Survey (TBIS) in Butaritari conducted by the Research and Statistics Unit. The primary purpose of this survey is to update the Kiribati Accommodation Database with key information, including contact details, number of employees, services offered, and

TAK Showcases ‘Kiribati’ at South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2025

May 16, 2025 8:09 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is happy to announce that it has just returned from participating at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2025 (SPTE2025) that took place on the 9th-10th May at the Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa in Nadi, Fiji. The SPTE2025 is a prestigious tourism trade meeting event (B2B) held annually and

TAK prepares for MV Hanseatic Inspiration Cruise call and Butaritari Atoll Tourism Product Launch

May 16, 2025 8:01 am

On 1 April, a team from the Product Development and Investment Promotion (PDIP) Unit of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) travelled to Butaritari Atoll to spearhead preparations for two major tourism events: the highly anticipated visit of the MV Hanseatic Inspiration cruise ship on Bikati Islet and the Butaritari Tourism Product Launch. This mission

TAK conducts Mauri Way Customer Service Training on Butaritari Atoll

May 16, 2025 7:50 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) successfully extended the Mauri Way Customer Service Training program to tourism operators and community-based tourism businesses in Butaritari. Held from the 2nd to the 5th of April 2025 at Isle Sunset Lodge, the training focused on enhancing customer service skills to deliver exceptional and uniquely Kiribati visitor experiences. The

Tourism Authority Of Kiribati (TAK) Office Moves to a New Location

January 10, 2025 4:30 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is excited to announce that it has officially moved its office to a new location. The new TAK office is located at the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives (MTCIC), opposite the Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT). Our office is situated at the back of the MTCIC building.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) engages Ministry of Internal Affairs on Licensing Transition.

January 10, 2025 4:22 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) held a productive meeting with the Director of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), and his team on December 27th, 2024. The meeting focused on updating the Ministry on TAK’s recent awareness consultations with island councils across Tarawa, Kiritimati, and some of the outer-islands regarding the transition of licensing

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