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
Coconuts Beach Resort Rebuilds, Begins New Chapter
In April 2020, Coconuts Beach Club Resort and Spa in Maninoa closed its doors for an indefinite period following the world wide border shutdowns to help slow down the spread of the Global Pandemic.
Published Friday, 14 January 2022
Elisabeth Siaosi: Living the dream in soulful Savaii
Samoa Tourism takes a closer look at the stories behind the resilient people in Samoa’s tourism industry who have been most affected by the downturn in tourism due to the global pandemic.
Published Friday, 14 January 2022
Florence’s Place: A Home away from Home
Upon disembarking the ferry terminal at Saleologa I immediately felt a sense of nostalgia that I can only imagine claims many a traveller who can’t pinpoint why they feel as if they’ve returned home, despite never having visited the tropical island before.
Published Friday, 14 January 2022
“Beach Fale” mindset driving resilience
There’s nothing more quintessentially Samoan than a great-value beach fale experience offering guests the million dollar views without the hefty price tag. These quaint architectural traditions dot the coastline allowing travellers the convenience and novelty of “beach hopping” around the islands.
Published Friday, 14 January 2022
Christmas on the Waterfront Delights Crowds
Apia Waterfront was dressed up in twinkling light displays and installations for the celebration of the annual ‘Christmas on the Waterfront’ festival, bringing the city alive with community events and activities, as the country celebrated the festive season leading up to Christmas.
Published Friday, 31 December 2021
Samoa to welcome 2022 with Fireworks Spectacular
Samoa will welcome 2022 in style with the signature New Year Fireworks Display set to go off at the strike of midnight from Mt Vaea overlooking the Apia Central Business District and Harbour.
Published Friday, 31 December 2021
20th Siva Afi International Competition Launched
Samoa’s biggest and longest running international fire knife competition will be back bigger and better with WST40,000 in total prize money.
Published Friday, 17 December 2021
NUS Technical, Vocational Education & Training Students Graduate
The National University of Samoa held its annual Technical, Vocational Education & Training graduation ceremony on 16th December where over 400 students received their certificates.
Published Friday, 17 December 2021
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
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
Ketesemane Sefo: Continuing Seeti Beach Fale traditions
My name is Ketesemane Fanoga Sefo. I am 26 years of age, and I am responsible for looking after Se'eti Beach Fales, a family business we started 9 years ago and I have been hosting guests and maintaining the property for about 6 years.
Published Thursday, 16 December 2021
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
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
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
Samoa’s fully vaccinated rate rises, public urged to vaccinate
The national vaccination programme spearheaded by the Ministry of Health is continuing to close the gap to achieve the Ministry’s 95-100% full vaccination coverage goal.
Published Tuesday, 30 November 2021
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
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
STA CEO acknowledges outgoing SPTO Chairman
Following the announcement of the resignation of Halatoa Fua, Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) Board Chairman, Samoa Tourism Authority CEO Faamatuainu Lenatai Suifua has acknowledged the stewardship of the outgoing Chairperson of the regional organisation.
Published Monday, 22 November 2021
Samoa signs Pacific Leaders Statement of Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
Samoa has pledged its full support towards strategic regional efforts to elevate sustainable tourism as a regional priority for environmental, socio-cultural and economic development, through the signing of the Pacific Leaders Statement of Commitment on Sustainable Tourism in the Pacific by 2030.
Published Friday, 19 November 2021
Garden Toilet Community Project Recognised
The Samoa Tourism Authority’s Garden Toilet Project was recognised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment during the recent National Environment Week, that concluded with the presentation of important national awards.
Published Friday, 19 November 2021
