Tourism Authority Kiribati

Kaongora Newsletter

Miss Pacific Islands 2024-2025 to Visit Kiribati from 18th to 20th January 2025

South Tarawa, Kiribati – The people of Kiribati are delighted to welcome Miss Pacific Islands 2024-2025, Moemoana Safa’ato’a Schwenke, on her official visit to the island nation from the 18th to the 20th of January. This significant visit highlights the growing engagement between Pacific Island nations and provides a unique opportunity to showcase Kiribati’s rich

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The Pacific Nation Kiribati Confirms Miss Kiribati 2024, Ms. Kimberly Tokanang, to Compete in the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant 2025

South Tarawa, Kiribati – The Tourism Authority of Kiribati is excited to officially announce that Miss Kiribati 2024, Ms. Kimberly Tokanang, will represent Kiribati at the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant (MPIP) 2025. This milestone marks the first-ever participation of a Miss Kiribati in the prestigious regional pageant, which will be held in the Solomon Islands

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Embracing Kiribati Tradition: Teriaki Canoe Paddling Tournament 2024

The 2nd Teriaki (Te Riaki) Canoe Paddling Competition, held at the scenic beachside of Mary Café Restaurant at Takoronga, Betio on November 23, 2024, was a thrilling showcase of Kiribati’s rich maritime heritage and community spirit. Participants from various government ministries, companies, and diplomatic partners came together, to participate and compete in cultural canoe paddling

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati Welcomes their newly appointed Minister

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) proudly welcomes the newly appointed Minister of the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives (MTCIC), HN Minister Mrs. Tangariki Reete to her new esteemed role. This marks an exciting chapter for the Ministry and TAK as they continue their collaborative efforts to promote Kiribati as a tourism destination

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Empowering Tourism: Unveiling Kiribati’s Business Confidence Insights

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati, in collaboration with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), has released its first-ever Kiribati Business Confidence Index (BCI) Report. The report is based on a month-long survey conducted from October 1st to October 31st, capturing the views of local businesses on the impact and benefits of tourism in Kiribati. This comprehensive

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TAK Welcomes Three University of the South Pacific Students for Internship

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is delighted to welcome three I-Kiribati second-year students from the University of the South Pacific (USP) who are currently undertaking their internship as part of their TS216: Integrated Industry Learning for Tourism and Hospitality course. The students have completed half of their coursework and are now gaining valuable hands-on

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A Day in Paradise: MS ‘The World’ Embraces Kiritimati

Kiritimati, Kiribati – Friday, November 29th, 2024, marked a special day for the people of Kiritimati Island as they welcomed MS The World, a luxurious residential cruise ship, to their shores. With 92 residents and 290 crew members onboard, the island was a buzz with excitement and activity. The day was a resounding success, thanks

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