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
Stevenson’s to reopen for the Festive Season
Stevenson’s at Manase on Savaii is set to reopen in time for the upcoming festive season despite uncertainties caused by the Covid- 19 pandemic.
Published Friday, 19 November 2021
REQUEST FOR TENDER: Re-advertisement
The Government of Samoa through its partnership with The New Zealand Aid Program (NZ AID), has allocated funding through the Samoa Growth Partnership (STGP) Program to develop Samoa’s Tourism Sector. A major component of the program is the upgrading sites and the Samoa Tourism Authority invites qualified and eligible bidders for the below works.
Published Sunday, 14 November 2021
Samoa Cultural Heritage Tourism Strategy
As part of Samoa’s Covid response strategy and the need to explore opportunities to help the tourism sector recover from the impacts of the Pandemic, Samoa Tourism Authority through a close partnership with New Zealand Maori Tourism is developing the Samoa Cultural Heritage Tourism Strategy.
Published Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Enhancing Tourism Climate Resilience
Samoa Tourism Authority recently hosted consultations on Upolu and Savaii to engage key stakeholders on the findings of the review of the National Tourism Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Samoa (NTCCASS) 2012-2017 and progress the development of the updated Strategy for 2021-2025.
Published Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Seabreeze, Oceania's most romantic resort
Seabreeze Resort Samoa has been honoured with the title of Oceania’s Most Romantic Resort at the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Wendy Booth, owner of the property, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the globe.
Published Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Samoa engaging audiences at the World Expo
Samoa is among more than 190 countries exhibiting at the World Expo currently underway in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The Samoa Pavilion is located within the Opportunity District, which promotes the inclusive concept that every person can be an agent of change who can help individuals and communities create a better tomorrow
Published Wednesday, 10 November 2021
Samoa Appointed Deputy Chair of Pacific Tourism Organisation
Samoa Tourism Authority CEO, Faamatuainu Lenatai Suifua has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO).
Published Monday, 1 November 2021
Savaii abuzz with Palolo Festival 2021
It’s Palolo Season and the Big Island was abuzz with the first rising of the year and the 2nd Annual Savaii Palolo Festival which took place on 27th – 29th October.
Published Monday, 1 November 2021
Samoa Tourism Welcomes Quarantine-Free Travel to NZ
We are encouraged by the recent announcement of the one-way travel bubble between low-risk Pacific countries and New Zealand from 8 November 2021. Under the new arrangement, Samoan residents who wish to travel to New Zealand quarantine-free must be fully vaccinated.
Published Monday, 1 November 2021
New Minister Welcomed at Traditional Ava Ceremony
The new Minister of Tourism and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Hon. Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, was officially welcomed at a prayer service and traditional ava ceremony at the Samoa Cultural Village on Friday 29th October.
Published Thursday, 28 October 2021
Samoa Tourism announced as Official Partner of Moana Pasifika
Samoa Tourism has today announced its support of Moana Pasifika, coming on board as the team’s Official Tourism Partner for the revamped 2022 Super Rugby tournament, which kicks off in February.
Published Wednesday, 20 October 2021
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
Outdoor adventures with Tropical Tours
Newly established Tropical Tours is determined to carve out a name for itself with its signature outdoor activities. The tour operator, which is owned by Jimmy and Trudy O’Dwyer, offers a range of full and half day scenic tours.
Published Saturday, 2 October 2021
Kuki’s modern Waterfront Villas
The gateway to Savaii, Salelologa has new modern waterfront accommodation in the form of ‘Kuki’s by the Harbour’. The property, features four stylish villas with large sliding doors which open out to large outdoor decks that command stunning views of the Salelologa lagoon.
Published Saturday, 2 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
