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Launch of the Republic of the Marshall Islands High-Level Sustainable Tourism Policy & Development Strategy
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 24, 2025
On World Tourism Day, September 27, 2025, the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) will celebrate a major milestone with the official launch of its High-Level Sustainable Tourism Policy & Development Strategy—an innovative framework aimed at...
OPINION Tydingco: Build a Micronesia cruise line, diversify our tourism
Pacific Daily News
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In the current economic climate—where the Guam Legislature has approved a phased reduction of the business privilege tax from 5% to 4% by 2026—strategically expanding the tax base is the answer to providing additional revenues for the government....
UPSC Key: Fiji-India relationship, Tourism sector and Salwa Judum
The Indian Express
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August 26, 2025
Preliminary Examination: Current events of national and international importance Mains Examination: General Studies-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Story continues...
SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism Updates – Issue 66
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 24, 2025
Iōkwe from the SPTO Division of Sustainable Tourism! This issue provides a recap of sustainable tourism developments from across the Pacific region during July, highlighting initiatives and updates that are shaping the region’s tourism landscape....
Driving Change: The Jimor Wodejipel Initiative in Sustainable Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 24, 2025
What began as a preparatory effort for the 2024 Micronesian Games has blossomed into a powerful movement for environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism – The Jimor Wodejipel Community Clean-up Initiative. Launched in June 2024, this...
Pacific Tourism Organisation Completes Major Digital Upgrade for Five Pacific National Tourism Organisations
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 21, 2025
The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Trove Tourism Development Advisors as its Lead Digital Specialists, has successfully delivered a transformative digital upgrade for five National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) whom are...
Discover the Marshall Islands — A Hidden Pacific Paradise
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 6, 2025
The Marshall Islands, a stunning archipelago of over 1,200 islands and atolls in the central Pacific, offer much more than just pristine turquoise lagoons and white sandy beaches. This remote island nation is a treasure trove of rich cultural...
Devon coach helps Marshall Islands football team
BBC
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Jonathan MorrisBBC News, South West ShareSave The Marshall Islands team is ready for their first opponents A footballer from Devon is helping to put a remote nation on the global football map. Matt Webb, a centre-back for Sidmouth Town and...
Showcasing the ‘Hidden Treasures of the South Pacific’ to Australian travel trade
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 14, 2025
PTI Australia is supporting some of the Pacific’s most remote nations to strengthen their presence within the Australian travel trade through participation in the 2025 Treasures of the South Pacific (ToSP) Roadshow. By equipping travel agents with...
Marshallese deportations escalate in Arkansas and elsewhere under Trump
Arkansas Times
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August 5, 2025
Eighteen Marshallese citizens who had been legally residing in Arkansas, California, Washington and Hawaii were deported back to the Republic of the Marshall Islands on June 10, according to a press release issued by the Republic of the Marshall...
Alaska Aerospace tests Aleutian Islands Range idea
Kodiak Daily Mirror - Alaska
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Alaska Aerospace Corporation is seeking information from potential contractors on building a new Aleutian test range that would stretch more than 1,100 miles from its Narrow Cape launch site to Adak Island. AAC issued a Request for Information...
Hawaii's 12th travel-related case of dengue fever reported in 2025
KITV - Hawaii
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HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) confirmed Hawaii's 12th travel-related dengue fever case this year. The infected person recently returned to Oahu after traveling to a country where dengue is common. 11 cases were...
Hawaiʻi DOH reports 12th travel-related dengue virus case of 2025
Maui Now - Hawaii
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Aedes albopictus is a widespread invasive mosquito in Hawaiʻi. Photo Credit: James Gathany, CDC. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 12 in...
VA announces mileage-only travel claims through VA mobile app
Marianas Business Journal
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BY MAUREEN N. MARATITA Journal Staff The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Aug. 12 CHamoru Standard Time that the department will allow eligible veterans to submit and track mileage-only travel claims directly through the VA Health...
Refugees could lose SNAP benefits any day. Then health care will go away
The Beacon - Missouri
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August 29, 2025
For refugees, asylees and other immigrants who have sought safety in the United States, government food assistance could go away any day. Health care benefits will soon follow. After President Donald Trump’s signature legislation passed in July...
Visa-Free Entry: 44 Countries Lebanese Passport-Holders Can Travel To Hassle-Free
MENAFN
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August 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Want to travel to the chilly mountains of Georgia or roam amongst Rwanda's impeccable wildlife? Lebanese passport-holders can do it all as citizens of the Middle Eastern country can now travel to 44 nations across the...
Beyond the Beaches: Discover What Makes Each Pacific Destination Truly Unique
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 25, 2025
The Pacific is more than just sun and sea, it’s a region rich in identity, culture, sustainability, and unforgettable moments. During the recent Pacific Tourism Strategic & Digital Marketing Workshop, tourism marketing leaders from 13 member...
Pacific Islands focus: health, environmental, security and geopolitical updates
Croakey Health Media
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August 28, 2025
Calls to tackle violence against women in the Pacific region, efforts to alleviate the impacts of extreme heat, new guidelines to assist in protection of whales, and concerns about deep sea mining are among the topics covered in the latest edition...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
A National Commitment to Conservation and Resilience
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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August 24, 2025
The Republic of the Marshall Islands continues to lead with purpose in the face of climate change and biodiversity loss. Through the ongoing implementation of the Reimaanlok National Conservation Area Plan, the nation is reaffirming its commitment...