Tourism Authority Kiribati

Kaongora Newsletter

Kiribati team to participate in World Fly Fishing Championship in Tasmania

The Villages Hotel in Kiritimati will participate as “Team Kiribati” at the 39th Fips-Mouche World Fly Fishing Competition from 30 November – 08 December 2019 in Tasmania, Australia.

The team of professional fishing guides from Kiritimati includes Mr Ekeiti Tekaibo (team captain), Atanibeia Taoaba, Taatoa Ioteti, Toanikarawa Tiromaea and Kirimento Aiete

They are scheduled to depart Kiritimati on 13 November and will undertake more preparations and training in Tasmania ahead of the competition date.

Funding for their participation has been possible through the fundraising support of the Village hotel’s management, staffs and their families.

Kiribati team to participate in World Fly Fishing Championship in Tasmania

TAK joins Kiritimati Solid Waste Management Subcommittee

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The Wildlife & Conservation Unit in partnership with the Solid Waste Management Project Office in Kiritimati conducted a meeting to discuss solid waste management challenges in Kiritimati on Tuesday 13th of August 2019 at the Solid Waste Management Coordinator office

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) and Kiritimati Urban Council (KUC) are the two key waste management players that were invited to this special meeting to discuss the possibility to establish a subcommittee with the aim to provide advice to the mother committee ways to address illegal waste dumping or waste disposal on the island.

Since Tourism is a prioritized sector under KV20 and Kiritimati island is a world-class fly-fishing destination, TAK was also invited to assist in formulating activities related to sustainable tourism on the island. These include tourism awareness programs such as roadshows, awareness signboards and community consultations.

Survey to Target Departing Anglers on Kiritimati island

Christmas Island, Kiribati (Widescenes Photography)

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) in Kiritimati island has commenced work on a first ever visitor survey specifically for departing Anglers. The aim of this survey is to capture valuable feedback from anglers on their experiences as fishing is the main niche market for the island.

TAK is collaborating with the Kiritimati Fishing guide operators and they held their first meeting on Friday 2nd of August to discuss the formation of the survey questionnaire.

The survey is scheduled to begin at the commencement of the next fishing season in October 2019 and will run concurrent with the International Visitor Survey (IVS) currently conducted by TAK at Cassidy International Airport in Kiritimati.

Once completed, the Tourism Authority of Kiribati hopes that information collated will present a better understanding of the anglers’ perception of the destination and will allow TAK to make more informed decision about development and promotion of the Kiritimati fishing segment.