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TAK promotes the new tourism registration and licensing regulation to the Line & Phoenix Islands

August 7, 2024 12:08 am

The Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives (MTCIC) held a half-day awareness campaign with the Mayor, Councilors, and the clerk of the Kiritimati Urban Council on 29th July on the new licensing regime for all local tourism operators under the new TAK Regulation which stipulates that the collection of tourism license fees will be

TAK supports Kiritimati island’s Beautification Initiative

August 6, 2024 11:41 pm

The Kiritimati Island TAK team took a huge role in being part of the organizing committee to promote the beautification, gardening, sanitation, and water hygiene competition on Kiritimati Island. The competition was held between 30 registered households as part of the 45th Kiribati Independence Day event in July. The competition was initially planned and implemented

TAK Releases 2024 First Quarter Tourism Review

July 2, 2024 6:39 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati has published its Quarter 1 Tourism Industry Review for 2024, revealing exciting growth in the sector. The report shows a 100% increase in international arrivals when compared to the same period in 2019, before the pandemic. In the first quarter of 2024, the USA became the top source market for

Minister of Tourism highlights historical tourism potentials during the 132nd Anniversary of Union Jack in North Tarawa.

July 2, 2024 6:17 am

The Minister for Tourism, Commerce Industry and Tourism (MTCIC), Honorable Booti Nauan led the Government team to commemorate the 132nd Anniversary of the hoisting of the Union Jack at Taratai Village on North Tarawa. The team was comprised of Government officials from MTCIC, Office of Te Beretitenti (OB) and the Ministry of Culture, and Internal

Tourism Authority of Kiribati partners with Nauru Tourism on sustainable travel, destination marketing and exchange programs.

July 2, 2024 6:08 am

The Minister of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives affirms a partnership for Sustainable Tourism Development with Nauru Tourism during its meeting at the Consulate General office of Republic of Nauru in Brisbane on 31st May 2024. The partnership meeting took place with the Consul General, Tourism Attache and Nauru Advisor at their Brisbane office. The

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati support ‘Ara Tanobakoa’ Beach Clean-Up Campaign

July 2, 2024 6:01 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati has been participating in *Ara Tanobakoa” beach clean-up campaign initiated by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources Development (MFMRD). “Ara Tanobakoa” beach clean-up campaign is an ongoing clean-up campaign surrounding the MFMRD’s Eco-farm site at the Bonriki Ananau Causeway with an objective of transforming and beautifying the site to

TAK joins the Kiribati Delegation to the 13th FESTPAC 2024

July 1, 2024 5:11 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) participated in the FESTPAC 2024 (Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture) held in Honolulu, Hawaii from the 6th to 16th June. TAK was part of Kiribati delegation to the FESTPAC 2024 comprised of local weavers, dance performers, handicraft vendors, composers, local designers, and artists who attended the vibrant celebration

The ‘Mauri Way’ Tourism & Hospitality Customer Service Training Program rolls out in North Tarawa

July 1, 2024 4:26 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) has completed delivering a four-day Tourism & Hospitality Mauri Way Customer Service Training Program to local tourism operators in North Tarawa. The training was held from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th June 2024 at Moturerei Motel Maneaba in Abaokoro, North Tarawa. The Mauri Way is a Kiribati Tourism &

Kiribati Draws Closer to a New Destination Brand

July 1, 2024 4:19 am

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) is making significant progress towards unveiling a new destination brand for Kiribati. This development follows the successful Branding Validation Workshop held on June 20, 2024, at the Marine Training Center (MTC) in South Tarawa. The workshop coincided with the visit of branding consultant Mr. Carl Solomon from the Destination

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