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COVID-19 Protocol Monitoring and Evaluation Assessment in Kiritimati

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The Tourism  Authority of Kiribati conducted a Covid-19 Protocol Monitoring and Evaluation assessment to tourism accommodation providers on the island of Kiritimati.

TAK consulted with tourism operations that are still in operation such as the Sunset Horizon Fishing Lodge, Ikari House, Dive and Fishing Adventure Lodge and The Villages Hotel to carry out the monitoring and evaluation. This type of assessment observes how the various hotel workers put to practice the Tourism Hospitality Covid Protocol which they have been trained and certified on since the end of 2021. TAK also used the opportunity to collect data on the PPEs available as part of the assessment.

TAK encouraged accommodation providers in Kiritimati Island to be consistent in their application of these important tourism protocol in their respective operations so that it ensures safety of visitors and hosts when the Kiritimati border opens.

COVID-19 Protocol Compliance Assessment in North Tarawa

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TAK’s Training and Development Unit carried out a Covid-19 Protocol compliance assessment to tourism accommodation providers in North Tarawa on 25-26th March, 2022.

The objective of the visit is to assess the tourism accommodation providers that participated in the Tourism and Hospitality COVID- 19 Protocol for the New Normal training that was conducted in June 2021 on South Tarawa. Accommodations visited included Nemat Resort, Tarabuka Hideaway, Ocean View Motel, Bikenarara Resort, Uaai Island Getaway, Tabuki Retreat and Tabontekeeke Eco Lodge.

The assessment was based on compliance of these tourism providers in terms of actual application of the Covid-19 protocols at their visitor accommodations, sharing of what they have learned to other work colleagues, consistency of practice.

TAK encouraged tourism accommodation providers on North Tarawa to maintain consistency of practice of this Tourism and Hospitality Protocol for a safe, secure, and sustainable tourism in Kiribati.

Marketing Survey to Accommodation Providers in North Tarawa

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TAK marketing team returned from a 2-day survey to tourism operators in North Tarawa. The focus of the survey was on digital marketing promotion where it identifies tourism accommodation operators who need TAK support and assistance in website development for their properties. This initiative helps tourism accommodation operators enhance their online digital presence and promotion of their holiday products as well as contribute to destination marketing and preparation before Kiribati fully opens its border to international travel.

TAK also consulted with the North Tarawa tourism operators on enhancing their business from domestic tourism through the resumption of the Mauri Experience marketing campaign.  The campaign helps the operators promote any special deals that they can offer to the domestic population on South Tarawa to generate business from work retreats, family and friend holidays or special events.  The resumption of this Mauri Experience campaign comes in effect as North Tarawa recently reopened its borders to South Tarawa permitting just 20 guests per accommodation property at a time. Visitors must be certified and fully Covid-19 vaccinated before travelling to North Tarawa and they must comply with standard health measures including mask wearing and social distancing.

The team also took to the time to familiarize with any new developments or improvements that the operators have made during the lock down stage.

New Commercial Complex opens in Kiritimati

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Kiritimati Island’s newest commercial complex building was officially opened on Friday 15 October 2021 by the Honourable Mikarite Temari, Minister of Line and Phoenix Island (MLPID).

Owned by the Kiribati Provident Fund (KPF), the complex is a first of its kind on the island and boasts 30 rooms, 6 of which are apartments and 24 commercial lease space.

Also present at the event was a delegation from the capital city Tarawa including government ministers, development partners, government and state-owned enterprise officials and partner business owners.

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) congratulates KPF for their investment on Kiritimati. TAK agrees that such a development will help enhance visitor shopping experience and will offer modern accommodation option for leisure and business travellers.

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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