Kaongora Newsletter
The Acting CEO, of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati attended the Tropical Coastal Tourism Event in Sanya, China on 4-6th September 2024 as a guest speaker to the panel discussions on Indigenous Tourism panel discussions. The event was organized by the Sanya Tourism Board and supported by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). The event’s
The Tourism Authority of Kiribati proudly welcomed Miss Kiribati 2024, Ms. Kimberly Tokanang Aromata as the new ambassador for tourism in Kiribati. In her new role, Miss Kiribati will promote the unique beauty and cultural heritage of the islands, helping to raise Kiribati’s profile as a must-visit destination. To kick off her ambassadorship, Miss Kiribati
Among the tourism professionals from the Pacific islands who participated at the Te Ūnga Mai Professional Development Training, Kiribati was represented by Ms Kiarake Karuaki – the Product Development and Investment Promotions officer from the Tourism Authority of Kiribati. The four-day training held in Rotorua from 30 July to 2 August 2024 is designed to
The Kiribati National Shipping Ltd (KNSL) and the people of Kiribati are delighted with the arrival of MV Tobwaiko, a new fast ferry. The ferry is 15 metres long and 5 metres wide and can carry 50 passengers at a time. The speed of the ferry is supported by its twin jet engines that will
TAK’s management team recently hosted a retreat for the Board of Directors at Nemat Resort in Buariki, North Tarawa, from August 23rd to 25th, 2024. The retreat aimed to secure the Board’s support for the new Tourism Regulations and the Kiribati Destination Brand. With many Directors being new to the TAK team, the retreat provided
On August 24th, 2024, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati was invited to conduct a tourism awareness session for the Youth Christian Living (YCL) group and Sunday School children at the Kiribati Uniting Church (KUC) in Banana, Kiritimati Island. This initiative is part of the YCL’s quarterly program, which focuses on nurturing young people’s relationship with
Mr. Tiuti Biribo an officer of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati or TAK has recently completed a dynamic two-week internship with Pacific Trade Invest (PTI) Australia, focusing on Digital Tourism as part of the organization’s Talent Development Program. From August 5th to 19th, 2024, Mr. Biribo was immersed in the world of tourism promotion and
The U. S. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) gathered climate change stakeholders in the Pacific to assist in assessing the current capacity and challenges in advancing flood and drought EWS. Participants included professionals from the National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), Sustainable Pacific Community (SPC), the World Meteorological Organization RA-V Regional Office, Non-Governmental Organizations
From July 22nd to 29th, 2024, Cesar Uylangco from UPFP Wealth Pty Ltd and Gavin Platz from Tie ‘n’ Fly Outfitters along with an officer from the Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) visited Nonouti Atoll to re-evaluate its potential to become a fly-fishing destination. Following this, they extended their reassessment of Maiana Island from July