LA Travel Show winner - Tonga, Samoa & Fiji Airways [1]
Thursday, March 1, 2018 - 18:23
First prize has been awarded jointly to Tonga, Samoa and Fiji Airways for the Best of Show/Best New International Exhibitor at the 2018 LA Travel & Adventure Show on 24 February in Los Angeles, USA.
This is the first time the South Pacific trio have participated in the largest travel show in the US, under the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO).
Tonga Tourism’s Deputy CEO Mr Sione Finau Moala-Mafi who led the Tongan delegation said they are really happy with the win.
“Winning this prize is a great breakthrough, it creates a lot of awareness of Tonga's presence, allowing Tonga to be more visible in such a large and desirable tourist market. Our team came here with the hopes of achieving these goals for Tourism Tonga and we couldn’t be more proud of the fact that this award is a step in the right direction."
Tonga's delegation also included Ministry of Tourism Tonga’s Mr Giovanni Misinale, President of Tonga Tourist Association Mr Siosaia Moehau, President of the Vava’u Tourist Association Mr Lolesio Lui, and from the Tourist Association, Mrs Yvette Guttenbeil Paea, Mr Salesi Paea, and Mr Tevita Maka.
The annual event was well attended by many countries worldwide including the US, South America, Africa, South-east Asia and European countries.
According to the SPTO, the LA Travel & Adventure Show is the USA’s most important travel event for marketers wanting to reach consumers and travel agents.
This month, Tonga will join SPTO and other Pacific Islands at The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, held from 7th – 11th March 2018 in Berlin, Germany.