The largest of four cruise ships visiting the capital this week, the Radiance of the Seas today brought 2250 passengers to visit Nuku’alofa, with some choosing to visit and experience Tongan culture at Ancient Tonga Cultural Tours in Fangaloto, while others brought Christmas buzz to the Central Business District.
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Tuesday 13 December 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 1 December 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tongan Olympian Pita Taufatofua - as an occasional ukulele player - appears on the cover of the new issue of the "Discover Tonga - Tongatapu & Nuku'alofa Maps" published in Nuku'alofa today.
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Monday 21 November 2016
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Vaini, Tongatapu, Tonga
An Eco-tourism project, Vai ko Felefonu (Felefonu Pool) in Vaini was officially launched by the Acting Prime Minister, Lord Ma’afu and his son Hon. Tevita 'Unga last Friday, 18 November, after the area received a $70,000 make-over. The project has provided a landscaped space that can be used for the selling of handicrafts by women and youth interested in tourism activities.
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Monday 31 October 2016
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Dongguan, China
Live Tongan dance performances at Tonga’s exhibition were a hit with visitors to the 2016 Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo in Dongguan, China.
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Friday 28 October 2016
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Guangdong, China
A Tongan cultural group was among performers from three countries opening the show at the Guangdong 21st Century Maritime Silk Road International Expo on 27 October, a four-day event that has attracted over 40 countries with more than 2000 booths and over 100,000 people at Dongguan City, People's Republic of China.
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Monday 24 October 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's first tourism promotion artistic group will represent and promote the country at the 2016 Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Expo to be held from October 27-30.
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Wednesday 6 July 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s traditional dancing and costumes were on show at the Miss Heilala Tau’olunga competition last night, 5 July at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall in Nuku'alofa.
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Friday 1 July 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visiting Japanese drumming group Wadaiko Rindo from Melbourne performed fantastic numbers at an international multi-cultural evening for the Heilala Festival, last night, at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Thursday 26 May 2016
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Nuku'alofa
Tongan Tourism operators showcased Tonga to international travel partners during the South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) held on May 20-21 at Sea World Resort in Gold Coast, Australia.
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Thursday 26 May 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
It’s going to be a busy time in Nuku’alofa come June to July with the annual Heilala Festival, church conference and school celebrations.
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Thursday 3 March 2016
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Neiafu, Vava'u
Tourism in Vava'u is seeing a revival with the Vava’u Tourism Association holding its first AGM in several years and electing new officers.
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Friday 19 February 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga will have the opportunity to market its culture, products and tourism when it takes part in the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017 in Kazakhstan, one of the largest international Expo to date.
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Wednesday 17 February 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tourism Tonga has new management staff on board with Mana Kite as Acting General Manager and Seini Taumoepeau as Acting Marketing Manager. The appointments were made by the Tonga Tourism Authority Board.
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Thursday 21 January 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Tourism Recognition and Appreciation Awards were handed out today, Thursday 21 January, to recognise businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions towards the development of the tourism sector in Tonga. Photos by Linny Folau.
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Thursday 3 December 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
As Miss Tonga, Brittne Fuimaono (21) will be vying with six other beauties for the title Miss Pacific Islands 2015 in the Cook Islands from December 6-12.
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Thursday 18 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eight girls have joined the 2015 Miss Heilala Pageant but registration is still open until the pageant starts on 30 June, with an orientation program at Liku'alofa Beach Resort.
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Thursday 7 May 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Heilala Festival program for 2015 was released today, 7 May by Semisi Sika, the Chairman of the Heilala Festival Committee.
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Wednesday 25 March 2015
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Miami-Florida, United States
Tongan mats and ngatu were on display in Miami last week at a major conference for cruise shipping industry.
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Thursday 30 October 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tourism plays an integral role in the economic development of our Small Pacific Island countries so finding solutions and opportunities for sustainable development is most important, Tonga's Prime Minister Lord Tu'ivakano told the 24th South Pacific Tourism Organization Council of Ministers Meeting in Nuku'alofa today.
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Tuesday 30 January 2001
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Polynesian Airlines has increased its service out of Tonga from two to three flights a week, as from December 2. The new service on Saturdays is a direct flight from Tonga to Sydney in the morning, returning in the evening. Polynesian’s other services out of Tonga include a flight to Wellington on Thursday and to Auckland on Friday. From Matangi Tonga Magazine, Vol. 15, no. 4, January 2001.
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