Samoa Google Street View Content goes live
Google Street View is a component of the Destination Optimisation Programme the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), with the assistance of the New Zealand Government through the Samoa Tourism Growth, implemented with the support of digital specialist Miles.
Published Friday, 15 October 2021
Tourism Scholarship Students Graduate
Students from across the tourism industry were among those who recently graduated from the National University of Samoa (NUS) with a Certificate II in Tourism & Hospitality.
Published Friday, 15 October 2021
Le Vasa Resort, more than relaxation
Le Vasa Resort, the absolute oceanfront paradise nestled at Apolima Uta overlooking Manono Island, remains open as it continues to cater to the domestic market and special events.
Published Friday, 15 October 2021
Free WIFI for Apia
Apia-based technology company South Pacific Broadband has announced that it has successfully launched a free Metro WIFI network in the Capital.
Published Friday, 15 October 2021
Asia Pacific emphasise Tourism Restart and Recovery
Samoa was among United Nations World Tourism Oraganisation (UNWTO) Pacific member states which participated in the 32nd meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the Pacific.
Published Saturday, 2 October 2021
UNWTO Tourism Management Scholarships for Samoa
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has granted fifty (50) scholarships at the UNWTO IE University Tourism Online Academy to Samoa.
Published Saturday, 2 October 2021
REQUEST FOR TENDER
The Government of Samoa through its partnership with The New Zealand Aid Program (NZAP), has allocated funding through the Samoa Tourism Growth Partnership (STGP) program to develop Samoa’s Tourism Sector. A major component of the program is the upgrading of attraction sites and the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) invites qualified and eligible bidders for the below works.
Published Saturday, 18 September 2021
CLIA welcomes Samoa Tourism as Executive Partner
Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) has united with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) to support its presence in Australia and New Zealand, joining the cruise industry organisation as an Executive Partner.
Published Saturday, 18 September 2021
Savaii’s Amoa Resort adds new luxury rooms
Family-owned Amoa Resort on Savaii is set to significantly increase its capacity when an exciting expansion that is currently underway is completed.
Published Friday, 17 September 2021
Panthers gun Jarome Luai announced as Samoa Tourism Ambassador
NRL superstar Jarome Luai has been announced as the new face of Samoa, signing on as an official ambassador for the Samoa Tourism Authority.
Published Friday, 10 September 2021
Social Media Marketing Training Wrap-up
Knowledge and skills required in the strategic and operational planning, creation and execution of content for social media marketing are key take-outs for tourism industry workers who participated in the recently completed 6-week Social Media Marketing Training.
Published Friday, 10 September 2021
Teuila Festival, a success!
Despite being scaled-back due to Covid-19 and the closure of Samoa’s borders, this year’s 31st Annual Teuila Festival was a resounding success.
Published Friday, 10 September 2021
Teuila Sports Events
Despite the closure of Samoa’s borders, support for sporting events which usually draw international visitors including new events with plans to invite overseas teams in the future, has been maintained by Samoa Tourism Authority at this year’s 31st Annual Teuila Festival.
Published Friday, 3 September 2021
31st Annual Teuila Festival
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and the continued closure of Samoa’s borders to keep the country safe, the 31st Annual Teuila Festival has been scaled-back and will feature a number of events during 29 August – 4 September, to commemorate what is one of Samoa’s most widely anticipated events.
Published Friday, 27 August 2021
Beautiful Anticipation microsite goes live
The ‘Beautiful Anticipation’ microsite, a central hub for travellers, industry and trade partners to rediscover everything Samoa has to offer, as well as the latest information on Samoa’s travel ready preparations has gone live.
Published Friday, 27 August 2021
Sunday Toonai returns at Orator Hotel
To’onai with Orator Hotel at Tanumapua is back starting Sunday 29th August, something which Owners and passionate foodies Jerry and Charlotte Brunt are looking forward to with excitement.
Published Friday, 27 August 2021
Travel Bubble discussions…safety a priority
Prime Minister Hon. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has confirmed that Cabinet has given approval for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to engage in discussions with their New Zealand and American Samoa counterparts about the possibility of travel bubbles with those countries.
Published Monday, 16 August 2021
Vaccine roll-out goes door to door
Samoa’s national Covid-19 vaccination programme has expanded with vaccinators and support teams going door-to-door to the community in a mass vaccination drive.
Published Monday, 16 August 2021
Samoa joins World Rural Tourism Conference
Samoa has joined the World Rural Tourism Conference (WRTC) initiative which aims to help members better promote high-quality and sustainable rural tourism development.
Published Monday, 16 August 2021
Associate Minister visits Savaii
Despite the downturn caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic, there is hope among tourism business operators on Savaii.
Published Monday, 16 August 2021
Restrictions eased
Swimming at the beach or in rivers and natural pools on Sundays is back after a recent revision to the State of Emergency Orders by Cabinet.
Published Monday, 16 August 2021
Saletoga Sands’ exciting developments
Saletoga Sands Resort has been keeping busy during the lockdown. Owners Gavin and Lou Brightwell, along with a small team of staff have been doing the best they can to keep the resort in a positive position.
Published Friday, 30 July 2021
STA welcomes new Minister of Tourism
Samoa’s first ever female Prime Minister Honorable Fiame Naomi Mata’afa has been confirmed as the new Minister of Tourism. The confirmation was made by the Government Press Secretariat after the new government took office on Tuesday 27th July.
Published Friday, 30 July 2021
Seasoned journalist joins STA team
Experienced journalist Taimalelagi Tutuila Farao has joined the Samoa Tourism Authority team as Principal PR and Communications Officer.
Published Friday, 30 July 2021
Social Media Marketing Training for Tourism Industry
Samoa Tourism Authority (STA), in partnership with EMD, will deliver Social Media Marketing training for the tourism industry as part of the Samoa Tourism Growth Partnership between the STA and New Zealand Government.
Published Friday, 30 July 2021
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