Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has elevated its guest experience through a comprehensive, property-wide renewal.

SUVA, Fiji — Radisson Blu Resort Fiji on Denarau Island has finished a 12-month, FJD 6 million revitalization to elevate the guest experience resort-wide. The project included updating signature restaurants, public spaces, family amenities, and...

American Samoa Boosts Pacific Tourism Links at SPTO Meetings in Vavaʻu

Vavaʻu, Kingdom of Tonga – From 18–25 October 2025, American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...

New Tourism Fiji CEO Dr Paresh Pant sets vision for smarter, sustainable growth

The world of travel is evolving faster than ever, and our challenge is to stay ahead of those changes, not just by doing more, but by doing better. This was mentioned by Tourism Fiji’s new Chief Executive Officer, Dr Paresh Pant, who says that...

Pacific Tourism Leaders Launch Regional Roadmap and Country Pathways for Sustainable and Circular Tourism

On 21st October 2025, Pacific leaders, policymakers, and tourism professionals gathered at the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Leadership Summit (PSTLS 2025) in Tonga to celebrate a major milestone in the region’s sustainable tourism journey — the...

Solomon Islands wins bid to host 2026 Ministers meet as 34th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting Concludes in Vava’u, Tonga

The Solomon Islands won the bid to host the 2026 Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting. The outcome was finalised at the 34th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting convened in Vava’u, Tonga, reaffirming regional commitment to sustainable tourism and...

Office politics stop fighters travelling

PAPUA New Guinea has missed the chance to compete at the 2025 World Taekwondo Championships in Wuxi, China, after confusion and administrative issues prevented the country’s representatives from travelling. Veteran Olympian Theresa Tona and rising...

Fiji marks Chinese heritage and diplomacy

THE Asian Development Bank (ADB) is shifting from traditional financing to mobilising trillions in private-sector investment to drive inclusive, sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. ADB committed over $23.6 billion in development...

The best day trips from Nadi, Fiji

Almost every visitor to Fiji lands in Nadi, a small city framed by rolling hills and sugarcane fields. It’s home to the country’s international airport, a scattering of bars and restaurants, and Fiji’s largest and most colorful Hindu temple. It’s...

Ian Weiss: Bartending, Scuba Diving and a Passion for World Travel Tales

Ian Weiss is director of sales at Sales & Marketing Professionals. He’s known throughout the pet industry as being a strong sales professional. Prior to being with Sales & Marketing Professionals, he’s been a part of Central Garden and Pet,...

Southampton-based cruise ships reveal world voyages for 2028

Cunard's new programme will see its fleet visit 97 destinations in 47 countries between October 2027 and May 2028. These include trips to 52 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 22 overnight port calls, and 23 late-evening departures. Among the highlights...

Duhan van der Merwe dropped as Scotland take on New Zealand

Gregor Townsend revealed joint-record try-scorer Duhan van der Merwe has been dropped for Scotland’s showdown with New Zealand on Saturday because of the “consistently strong form” of wing rival Kyle Steyn. Edinburgh pair Darcy Graham and Van der...

Fiji – Australia build a new chapter in Vuvale partnership

Fiji’s Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, have reaffirmed their commitment to building a sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous Pacific region. In their...

Luxury Escapes reveals most popular hotels for 2025 as booked by travel advisors

Luxury Escapes has revealed its most popular hotels for 2025 as booked by travel advisors via the Agent Hub platform. A data deep dive has shown that out of the top five properties booked across Agent Hub, two are in Bali, one is in Fiji, one is...

Foreign yachts charged over customs violations in Fiji

File Photo Owners and masters of three overseas-registered yachts have been charged for advertising charter and paid cruising services within Fiji waters. The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says it has intensified enforcement operations to curb...

New Fiji Airways CEO Paul Scurrah promises to build on strong momentum

When Paul Scurrah stepped down as CEO of Virgin Australia in 2020 during the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic, few would have expected his return to aviation. But five years later, the Australian executive is back in the cockpit — this time...

A Toolkit for In Vivo Mapping and Modulating Neurotransmission at Single-Cell Resolution

Understanding how the nervous system generates behavior requires tools that can resolve the molecular identity, spatial localization, and functional contribution of neurotransmitters in vivo. Neurotransmitters are the primary means by which...

From Jefferson Twp. to Antarctica: Woman visits all seven Continents in lifelong travel...

She took sales and marketing courses with the intention of teaching business. Instead, she was hired as an executive assistant in 1964. “I started right out of high school as a secretary to the CEO of Top Value Stamps,” Bell said. “Then I moved to...

These National Parks Made NatGeo’s Best Places to Travel 2026

National Geographic just released its Best of the World list for best places to travel in 2026, and several national parks across the globe got a nod. The list of 25 destinations includes places like Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia and...

American Samoa strengthens Pacific tourism ties

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa Visitors Bureau (ASVB) Director Taimalelagi Minnie Tuia traveled to Vavaʻu, Tonga, from October 18- 25, 2025, to engage in a full suite of strategic regional tourism events hosted by the South Pacific...

It is an emerging trend in travel. But what exactly is micro-retirement?

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