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Poutasi Village endorsed as ‘Model Village” at World Rural Tourism Conference
Poutasi Village, Falealili has officially been recognised and certified as a Model Village by the World Rural Tourism Conference (WRTC) at the organisation’s 4th conference held in September, in partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).
Published Thursday, 16 December 2021
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Orchard-to-table café opens soon at Ifiele’ele Plantation
Future guests to Ifiele’ele Plantation in Fasito’o–Uta can look forward to dining in the new open fale style café and extra rooms being built by proprietors Paul Lepou and Joan Macfarlane in an effort to cater to the domestic market as well as the anticipated arrival of international visitors next year.
Published Thursday, 16 December 2021
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Amoa Resort increases support for local food producers with new catering services
Businesses on the remote big island of Savaii have always faced the added challenges of a smaller market and high transport expenses compared to the more populated Upolu Island where the country’s main port and center for services and trade are located.
Published Friday, 3 December 2021
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Tourism Industry Welcomes Launch of Government Stimulus Assistance
The tourism sector will be receiving a much needed cash injection into their struggling businesses following the highly anticipated official launch of the Government’s $5m Tourism Stimulus Assistance 3 Package held on Thursday 2nd September at the Samoa Cultural Village.
Published Friday, 3 December 2021
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Adopt Samoa Travel Tracer, keep Samoa safe
Since Samoa’s Travel Tracer application for mobile phones was launched at the start of September, approximately 1500 people have downloaded the digital contact tracing tool according to the Ministry of Health’s records.
Published Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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Taumeasina Island Resort prepares for “new normal”
It’s going on almost two years since Samoa closed its borders to international visitors forcing many accommodation providers to either close their doors or cut back drastically on trading hours.
Published Friday, 26 November 2021
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Seabreeze Resort to reveal “new look” in 2022
Fresh off the heels of their double wins at the 28th Annual World Travel Awards 2021 Seabreeze Resort is currently undergoing major renovations promising fans and visitors a “whole new Seabreeze” when they re-open in March 2022.
Published Friday, 26 November 2021
Covid-19 Alert Level Change, Nationwide Lockdown
Samoa's Covid-19 Alert Level has been elevated to 3 [Red or High Risk] as announced this morning by Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mataafa.
Published Saturday, 22 January 2022
Matareva Beach Fale grateful for Domestic Market
While tourism in the region has come to a standstill as a result of the Pandemic and many operators have decided to close permanently or temporarily as a result, Matareva Beach Fales on Upolu’s iconic South Coast has decided to buck the trend and remain open.
Published Friday, 21 January 2022
Waterfront Night Market boost visibility for niche businesses
It’s almost been a year since the revival of the Apia night markets entered the city scene and its popularity with lockdown-weary locals has continued to sustain the monthly event into 2022.
Published Friday, 21 January 2022
Career Opportunity - Manager Policies & Sector Co-ordination Unit
The Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) invites applications from suitably qualified and enthusiastic personnel for the following positions. Application packages can be uplifted from the STA’s Main Office, Ground Floor, Fiame Mataafa Faumuina Mulinuu II (FMFM II) building in Apia.
Published Tuesday, 18 January 2022
Special Advertisement - Chief Executive Officer, Samoa Tourism Authority
Applications are invited from interested qualified candidates for the above-mentioned position. The Chief Executive Officer appointment is for a contractual term of employment of three (3) years. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with existing remuneration packages set by the Governement of Samoa for Chief Executive Officers/General Managers of Ministries and Corporation.
Published Tuesday, 18 January 2022
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