Tonga's grounded MA60 aircraft is expected to resume its domestic air service this week, operated by Real Tonga, Tevita Palu, the airline’s CEO told Matangi Tonga yesterday, 8 August. However, it is still not clear whether or not the aircraft has been certified by an internationally recognized certification authority.
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Tuesday 9 August 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Thursday 4 August 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A passenger ferry from Australia is expected to arrive in Tonga and start servicing the outer islands sometime this month, until the inter-island ferry MV 'Otuanga'ofa resume operation in October after repairs in Fiji.
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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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Monday 23 May 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
MY Tenacious, a tall sailing ship from the United Kingdom, that provides life changing adventures to persons with disabilities, stopped over in Nuku’alofa over the weekend before departing today Monday, 23 May.
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Monday 4 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fiji Airways ATR 72 seat aircraft touched down at Lupepau'u International Airport on its first international direct service from Nadi to Vava'u on Saturday, 2 April at the start of a new weekly service.
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Friday 1 April 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Air New Zealand’s 312 seat-Boeing 777-200 aircraft touched down for the first time at Fua’amotu International Airport today, 1 April starting a weekly service to Tonga.
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Friday 11 March 2016
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Neiafu, Vava'u
The Pacific Aria cruise ship was welcomed in Neiafu, Vava’u on 9 March by a school brass band and dancing students on its second port of call in Tonga.
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Wednesday 9 March 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Nuku'alofa's Central Business district was buzzing with visitors looking for something to do on Wednesday, 9 March with the arrival of hundreds of passengers onboard the P&O's Pacific Aria. The cruise ship arrived from Noumea in the morning, left Nuku’alofa later in the day for Neiafu.
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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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Thursday 25 February 2016
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The completion of a USD$28 million upgrade of Tonga's two international airports at Fua’amotu and in Vava’u at the end of January, will encourage more international airlines to come to Tonga, with the first 777 aircraft expected in April and a new Vava'u-Fiji link to also start in April.
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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Tuesday 16 February 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A California based environmentalist group, Ethical Traveler, included Tonga in its annual list of ‘The World’s Ten Best Ethical Destinations’. It wasn’t all praise, however.
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Thursday 11 February 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Vava‘u will now be easier to reach for international visitors with new weekly flights to the northern Tongan archipelago direct from Nadi, Fiji starting on 2 April 2016.
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Thursday 4 February 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Princess is the first cruise ship to visit Nuku’alofa for 2016 with more than 900 passengers and crew, on Thursday, 4 February.
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Tuesday 26 January 2016
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga is expected to receive 17 cruise ships this year.
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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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