Samoa Cultural Village Reopens

The conch shell calls and drum beats of the Samoa Cultural Village, located in the heart of the Apia CBD next to the FMFMII Government Building and adjacent to the Matagialalua Friendship Park on the Apia Waterfront, have once again come alive following its reopening in the first week of October.

Samoa removes COVID-19 test requirement for inbound travellers

Acting Prime Minister Hon. Tuala Tevaga Ponifasio announced on 22nd September the removal of the pre-departure requirement for a supervised COVID-19 RAT for travellers bound for Samoa.

Hotel bookings start to rebuild following border reopening

Optimism about forward revenue and occupancy projections trending higher is building among hotels and resorts following the reopening of borders to international travelers in August.

Samoa welcomes back cruising yachts

In the days following the official re-opening of Samoa’s borders to the world, Faleolo International Airport wasn’t the only place buzzing with the arrival of tourists and returning friends and family.

Visitors in search of authentic experiences

When Samoa officially opened its borders to international visitors on August 1st, American-Filipino traveller, Riza Rasco, was one of the first visitors who disembarked off the first flight into Samoa after an almost 3 year hiatus due to the global pandemic.

Tactical Campaigns with the Trade

As part of efforts to drive brand awareness, build travel trade confidence and stimulate demand, Samoa Tourism has reactivated tactical campaigns in partnership with key trade partners in New Zealand and Australia.

Friendship Park Opens, Draws Community

Apia’s newest attraction and waterfront community space, the Friendship Park at Matagialalua was officially opened by the Honourable Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa on Friday 26th August.

Samoa Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

The programme for the 60th Independence Celebration week will see a range of activities take place during 4th – 10th September. The official program commenced on Sunday 4th September with a service to officially open the celebrations followed by the choir exhibition featuring different denominations from around Samoa.