Tourism Authority Kiribati

Kaongora Newsletter

TAK attends the National Trade Show

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

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.