Results for Tourism

Miss Heilala contestants showcased bright and colourful sarongs in the Sarong wear competition last night, 2 July, in the first of the three-night shows, held at the Tonga High Stadium in Nuku’alofa. The top three contestants in this category will be announced on the finale night, Friday, 4 July.

Seven contestants have entered the Miss Heilala Pageant 2025, which opens tomorrow, 27 June, when the contestants will draw their order of appearance and pre-pageant interview topics.

Although tourists are attracted to Tonga by appealing activities, the culture and the natural environment, at the same time, visitors said shortfalls in public facilities and services were unappealing, according to a new Tonga International Visitor Survey released this month.

MS Queen Anne Cruise Ship docked at Vuna Wharf in Nuku’alofa today, with 3,811 people on board.

The Zaandam cruise ship is visiting Nuku’alofa today, with 1898 passengers and crew members on board.

Lulutai Airlines has leased an additional aircraft, a SAAB 340B, from Air Chathams out of New Zealand for three months to increase the number of seats on the domestic inter-island service. Tonga’s national carrier airline announced that the aircraft arrived in Tonga on 16 July and would begin operating this week, under Lulutai Airline’s Air Operating Certificate.

The twelve Miss Heilala contestants showcased their singing and dancing skills in last night’s talent quest, ranging from hulas to contemporary dances at the Heilala Village in Nuku’alofa on 4 July 2024.

The 12 Miss Heilala Contestants presented their creative island sarong swim-wear styles, also winning points for their natural beauty, in the second judging event of the Miss Heilala Pagent competitions, last night, 2 July, held at Heilala Village in Nuku’alofa.

Contestants for the Miss Heilala 2024 crown, made their first public appearance this afternoon, 26 June, at the Heilala Village in Nuku'alofa.