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TAK Hosts Miss Kiribati 2020

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) hosted Miss Kiribati 2020, Baniti Semilota to a Tourism Industry update and morning tea at the head office in Takoronga on Thursday 30th July 2020.

As Miss Kiribati 2020, Baniti Semilota will advocate for and be engaged in the promotion of Kiribati locally and internationally. TAK recognizes the importance of such a public figure role and has taken the opportunity during her visit to educate and update her on the status of the tourism industry in Kiribati.

In her speech to the staff of TAK, Miss Kiribati welcomed the opportunity to assist in the promotion of Tourism in Kiribati during her reign.

Miss Kiribati was accompanied by Mrs. Tiinia, Chairlady of the Miss Kiribati Pageant and Ms Runeta, representative of the pageant sponsor, Shipping Agency of Kiribati (SAOK).

TAK Welcomes new Tourism Minister

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The new Minister of the Ministry of Information, Communication, Transport and Tourism Development (MICTTD) Hon Tekeeua Tarati was officially welcomed by Tourism Authority of Kiribati on 27 July 2020 during his visit to their office in Takoronga.

The visit gave TAK an opportunity to brief the Honourable Minister on the current status of tourism in Kiribati, the Covid-19 impact assessment and the Authority’s plans on resetting the industry.

In his remarks, Minister Tekeeua stressed on the important need for TAK to work closely with government and the private sector to strengthen tourism in Kiribati.

Kiribati Celebrates 41 Years of Independence

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Kiribati marked 41 years of independence from Great Britain on 13 July 2020.

For thousands of I-Kiribati (Gilbertese), celebrating Independence Day comes with certain ceremonies and traditions. Combined church service, cultural celebration, sports competition, family reunions and a marching parade are some of the most popular ways the Kiribati people mark the nation’s independence.

This year, cultural celebration included a competition on different Kiribati local dances, canoe, and a local wrestling. Other sports included, basketball, volleyball, and football (soccer). The Miss Kiribati Pageant is also another highlight of national day celebration.

The 2020 independence celebration concluded with an official marching parade in the Betio Sport complex by schools, private businesses, communities and the police.

The popular ANZ MIC competition and ATHKL(Vodafone) singing competition however did not take place this year due to covid-19 pandemic precautionary measures by these respective organizations

Kiritimati opens 2nd Medical Clinic

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Kiritimati Island opened its 2nd medical clinic at Banana Village on Friday 17th 2020. This was part of the government project, built to accommodate an increase in population in Banana due to the newly relocated residents.

Banana is located 25km away (approximately 1-hour drive) from the main hospital.  with a growing population, and government sees the need to build another medical clinic to lessen the burden of having to travel long distances to receive medical attention. The clinic is also conveniently located next to Cassidy International airport and close to recreational sites (bird-watching and game fishing grounds.)

The official opening event was attended by the Honorable Minister Mikarite Temari and Mrs Faioa Temari along with the Heads of Departments of the Ministry of Lines, Phoenix Island Development.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati welcomes this new development in Kiritimati as it believes that it will contribute to making the island tourism ready once international flights resume.

Kiritimati Mini- Trade show

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Kiritimati Mini Trade Show is a new program included in this year’s independence celebration in Kiritimati Island, organized by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Cooperation branch in Kiritimati, and supported by the Ministry of Line and Phoenix Islands Development and the Tourism Authority of Kiribati in Kiritimati.

The event was held at the Mini Stadium in Ronton on Friday 10th July 2020 with more than ten vendors participating in selling of their different carved handicrafts, necklaces and bracelets made from shells, local hats, Mauri wear clothes just to name a few. Local produce such as vegetables, plants and fruits were also sold during the trade show. The event also includes a competition of different types of local meal courses provided.

In his opening remarks, Honorable Minister Mikarite Temari relay the importance of culture and how maintaining our traditional knowledge and skills will benefit all of us, socially, culturally and economically and for the future development of tourism in Kiritimati and Kiribati nation at large. He added that the government is supporting this initiative since it is part of the government pillar in its KV20 priorities on tourism development through cultural sustainability.

TAK Kiritimati Celebrates 1st Anniversary

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TAK Kiritimati celebrated its first Anniversary as an authority on the 10th of June 2020 at the Ministry of Lines and Phoenix island common area.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Secretary assured everyone, the full support of the Ministry to sustainable tourism development and that plans had already been in place to address issues and challenges relating to tourism development. He added that littering is one major issue in Kiribati, and this plan or policy was also developed to address this issue.

Officer in Charge for TAK Kiritimati, Mr. Tekonaba Teburea, in his closing remarks, on behalf of the Board, CEO and all TAK staff thanked the government for its continuous support and assistance for the last 12 months. Mr. Teburea also had the opportunity to share with everyone, an overview on what TAK had achieved for this part 12 months.

TAK participates in Blue Economy Policy Dialogue

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) CEO participated at the Regional Conference and Policy Dialogue on Blue Economy, Ocean Tourism and Sustainable Blue Financing in Nadi, Fiji from 25 – 27 February 2020.

The two-day regional conference and  one-day policy dialogue provided an opportunity for officials from the coastal/ ocean countries in the Asia Pacific region the opportunity to gain knowledge on sustainable development in the context of ocean economy as well as exchanging views on how to promote economic growth from ocean tourism and develop blue financing in the face of habitually climate change.

The conference included presentations of academic and policy papers in related fields whilst the policy dialogues addressed ocean-economy related themes.

Kiribati used this platform to raise awareness of its national tourism development program in the wake of a global shift towards minimal carbon footprint and its links to blue economy and sustainable blue financing.

The event was jointly organised by the Asia Pacific Applied Economics Association (APAEA), Ocean Policy Research Institute (OPRI-SPF), International Cooperation and Development Fund, Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Fiji National University (FNU).

Kiribati Team participating in the World Fly Fishing Championship in Tasmania

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Kiribati was amongst the 23 countries who participated in the World Fly Fishing Championship held in Tasmania from 30th November 2019 till 8th December 2019.

Despite the weather condition which they have never encountered before, they did perform well during the competition.

At the end of the competition, Kiribati finished 19th followed by Japan 20th, Mongolia 21st and Wales 22nd. Individually for the competition, the finishing order for the I-Kiribati team members were Eketi 86th, Beia 87th, TK 89th, Menty 93rd and Taatoa 99th out of 114 fishing.

This was a spectacular effort considering they have never fished for trout before and in such weather condition.

The team returns to Kiritimati on the 11th December 2019

TAK attends the National Trade Show

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati was fortunate to be part of the National Trade Show held on the 26th -27th September 2019. During the first day of the event, two staff from the Tourism Authority of Kiribati able to meet with the exhibitors to get to know their business and products, discuss on opportunities where TAK could assist on especially in the promotion and marketing of their local made products varies from handicrafts, Mauri wear, local food and garment products that could form part of the unique souvenirs which the tourists could buy as take away gifts or souvenirs from Kiribati.

There were 27 exhibitors altogether which TAK was privileged to meet and build network with. During the discussion, TAK encouraged the local handicraft makers and the rest of the exhibitors to keep continuing what they do, to come up with innovative ideas that could enhance the quality of their local made products to attract the tourists to take them as souvenir upon leaving Kiribati. TAK affirms the exhibitors that it is ready to continue promoting the handicrafts through it different marketing and promotion means such as social media Facebook page, travel guides and website.

TAK celebrates World Tourism Day

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The World Tourism Day celebration was held In Kiribati on Friday, 27th September 2019 on both South Tarawa and Kiritimati Island promoting the theme, Tourism & Jobs; A better future for all.

The main aim of the event is to present to senior high school student and the general public, employments opportunities and related training information available in the tourism industry.

In South Tarawa, more than 200 students turned up to the event attending the first ever Tourism Career Expo organized on the 27th September 2019. The event was officially opened by a Chief Guest, the Minister of Employment and Human Resource Development, Hon Iotebwa Redfern. The program was engaging and rewarding at the same time as exhibitors and students were having a good time discussing on the tourism and hospitality employment opportunities available and to be available at their respective organizations.

TAK Celebrates
World Tourism Day

Celebration of world tourism day in Kiritimati Island commences on the 23rd of September till the 27th September 2019. The five days celebration attended by 30 participants include training on Housekeeping conducted by TAK staff and Start Your Business (STY) delivered by the Ministry of Commerce and International Cooperation (MCIC) staff and ended with an award of certificates to participants. Official celebration which was held on the 27th September 2019 was officially opened by Chief Guest, Honorable Mikarite, Minister of the Ministry of Line and Phoenix Island Development.

TAK wishes to extend words of appreciation and gratitude to the Broadcasting and Publication Authority, Taotin Trading, Kiribati Office Equipment Supply (KOES), Triple T and the Slim Price for their generous support in sponsoring this World Tourism Day in South Tarawa and to all Exhibitors and trainers for their participation during the celebration of world tourism day.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati is responsible for working with our partners to encourage travelers to come to Kiribati and spend time exploring our country.

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