A tender process for operating the government-owned MA60 aircraft was expected today, while the controversial aircraft gifted from China to the Government of Tonga remains grounded without an operator.
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Monday 20 July 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Visitors to Tonga increased significantly in June-July during the Coronation and other events with the 9508 arrivals in June up 38% on May. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Tuesday 30 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Eleven of 14 girls attended an orientation program for the Miss Heilala Pageant 2015 at the Liku’alofa Beach Resort on Tuesday, 30 June.
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Thursday 25 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Tonga Tourist Association held its AGM on 2 June and re-elected Siosaia Moehau as President and Executive Committee for 2015.
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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 11 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's sole domestic carrier has brought in a new 19-seater BAe Jetstream-32 aircraft from New Zealand, which began servicing Vava'u on Saturday, 6 June, to provide extra capacity for the peak season.
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Wednesday 3 June 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Pacific Pearl cruise ship visited Nuku’alofa today with more than 2,000 passengers and crew after visiting Neiafu, Vava'u yesterday 2 June.
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Thursday 14 May 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s sole domestic air carrier Real Tonga is concerned over the impact on the domestic service when Fiji Airways begins direct international flights to Vava'u from Nadi and Apia in November because it may impact Real Tonga's ability to subsidise services to the smaller Tongan islands.
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Tuesday 12 May 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
International direct flights to Vava’u from Nadi operated by Fiji Airways is expected to start in November as well as direct flights from Apia to Tongatapu.
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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 22 April 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Sea Princess cruise ship visited Nuku’alofa today with more than 2000 passengers and crew on board.
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Tuesday 14 April 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s sole domestic carrier Real Tonga today added extra weekly flights to Vava'u on a chartered ATR72-600 aircraft from Fiji Airways as demand for the season increases.
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Thursday 9 April 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Stuart Perry has resigned as General Manager of Tourism Tonga for personal reasons after 15-months in the position in Nuku'alofa.
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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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Tuesday 24 March 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s sole domestic carrier Real Tonga is planning to expand its service and fly to neighbouring Pacific Islands starting in June this year.
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Monday 9 March 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Stunning landscapes around Tonga’s newest volcanic island have attracted sightseers and adventurers. Photos by GP Orbassano.
Wednesday 4 March 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s domestic MA60 aircraft gifted from China has been leased by the Government of Tonga to an unnamed group including MP Samiu Vaipulu, although nothing has been confirmed as to when it will start operation as an airline.
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Tuesday 24 February 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Over 2000 visitors arrived in Nuku’alofa on board two cruise ships today much to the delight of tourist operators and handicraft vendors, who were at the wharf to sell their products and services.
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Thursday 19 February 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The upgrade to Lupepau'u Airport for proposed international direct flights to Vava'u has begun with the installation of a security x-ray machine while discussion is underway on who will provide that service.
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Friday 13 February 2015
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The capacity of Tonga's inter-islands sea and air transport system has been reduced dramatically during the past weeks because government has tightened up on public transportation safety requirements.
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