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Ecotourism

TAK Supports Abemama ‘Tania ni Maeu’ By-law

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The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) participated in the Tania ni Maeu By-law consultation in Abemama in November 2021. Led by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA), the Tania ni Maeu By-law is part of the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) project aims to assist Abemama sustain its resources from exploitation and envisages to regenerate and safeguard the natural and cultural resources of the island.

TAK used the consultation as an opportunity to highlight the benefits of ecotourism to Abemama communities and how the Tania ni Maeu By-law will help contribute to the sustainable development of tourism on the island.

The consultation also included representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Cooperative (MCIC), Ministry of Fisheries and Resources Development (MFRD), Ministry of Environment, Land & Agricultural Development (MELAD) and Office of the Attorney General (OAG).

 

Ecotourism Business Consultation in Abemama

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Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) partnered with the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives (MCIC) to conduct ecotourism business consultation on Abemama Island from 22 – 27 November 2021.

Led by TAK Senior Marketing and Promotion Officer Sarah Reymond, the team conducted village and community ecotourism consultation, followed by the formulation of ecotourism business plans for selected communities on the island.

The ecotourism business plan development was supplemented by product development, pricing strategies, marketing and social media promotions and the Kiribati Mauri Mark standards training.

Participants expressed appreciation for the program and acknowledged that ecotourism has great potential for island communities.

Based on the business plans developed, these communities will work with TAK and MCIC to register their ecotourism businesses. They will continue to be guided as they work towards developing and launching their ecotourism products ahead of Kiribati’s international border reopening in 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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