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DOH REPORTS EIGHTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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May 2, 2025
Posted on May 2, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to eight in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, seven on...
From Devastation to Determination: Global Travel Auction Offers Dream Trips to Save the Oceans
EIN Presswire
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April 28, 2025
Sea Save Foundation rises from fire loss to launch a global SCUBA travel auction. Bid on dream trips and help fund urgent ocean conservation worldwide. MALIBU, CA, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When fires swept through the...
DOH REPORTS SEVENTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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April 17, 2025
Posted on Apr 17, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to seven in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, six on...
Tourism Off to a Positive Start for 2025
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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February 27, 2025
Posted on Feb 27, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: February 27, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 792,177 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...
17 Emerging Leaders from Asia-Pacific Advance Disaster Risk Reduction Skills: UNITAR Training Concludes with Workshop in Fiji
UN International Training and Research Center
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March 14, 2025
Following three months of capacity-building via online learning and virtual classrooms, the in-person workshop allowed the participants to engage in expert-led lectures and study tours for contextualized, experiential and practical learning. At...
Travel Tuesday Poised to Outpace Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2024 Travel Purchases
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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November 25, 2024
New York, New York, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans love a great deal, and this has created the phenomena of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Across multiple categories, deals are offered in goods and services over the US Thanksgiving...
Historic Showdown-Rugby Football Club Los Angeles Faces Fijian Drua in Landmark MLR vs. Super Rugby Pacific Clash, Fiji
EIN Presswire
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January 23, 2025
Rugby Football Club Los Angeles (RFCLA) takes on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the first-ever matchup with a Super Rugby Pacific team January 24th, 2025. LAUTOKA, FIJI, January 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rugby history will be made as...
Samoa Legally Protects 30% and Sustainably Manages 100% of its Ocean
EIN Presswire
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June 13, 2025
Samoa becomes one of the first Pacific nations to legally protect 30% of its ocean, ahead of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. APIA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Samoa became one of the first Pacific Island nations to adopt...
Ten Businesses You Could Buy to Escape the Apocalypse
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 11, 2025
London, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In 2025 we live in an increasingly unstable world, where many people are searching for financial and personal security. If you’re looking for a chance to reset and escape somewhere a bit less chaotic,...
Coral reefs: a crucial resource for coastal communities
UN Environmental Program
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June 12, 2025
Excellencies, colleagues and friends. Coral reefs are beautiful habitats that support an incredible range of biodiversity and livelihoods, from fishing to tourism. But they are so much more than that. Coral reefs in the Pacific are an intrinsic...
Innovative Infrastructure: Fiji’s Path to a Climate Resilient Transport Network
Asian Development Bank
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November 28, 2024
The Fiji Critical Bridges Resilience Project aims to enhance the resilience and safety of Fiji's transport network, particularly on Viti Levu, the main island. Fiji, an archipelago of over 330 islands, faces challenges in providing services to its...
Fiji’s Decade-Long Commitment to Sustainable Tourism Development
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
On June 19th, Fiji took a significant step towards a sustainable tourism future by launching its National Sustainable Tourism Framework, a 10-year strategic plan designed to guide the sustainable development of the country’s tourism sector. This...
Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji
Solomon Islands Government
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November 17, 2024
Hon. Choylin Yim Douglas, Minister for Culture and Tourism, Officially Opens Newly Renovated SPTO Reception Area in Suva, Fiji Suva, Fiji – 12th November 2024: […]
Fiji Launches Farm to Fork (F2F) Initiative to Promote Sustainable Food Practices
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a significant move to promote sustainable food practices, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, supported by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, the Ministry...
Deputy Under Secretary Farrell to Travel to Australia, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea to Promote Inclusive Economic Growth
International Trade Administration - Washington D.C.
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September 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 30, 2024 Contact: Office of Public Affairs Email: publicaffairs@trade.gov Phone: 202-482-3809 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Diane Farrell will travel to...
Wonderful® Pistachios Launches Limited-Edition No Shells Holiday Flavor: Sweet Cinnamon
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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September 16, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the first time ever, Wonderful Pistachios has unveiled a limited-edition seasonal No Shells flavor: Sweet Cinnamon. This holiday exclusive is a blend of sweet spice and everything nice. The...
SPREP GIS training programme build Fiji’s capacity for natural resource management and conservation
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
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September 4, 2024
26 August 2024 - An intensive five-day training programme on “Empowering Natural Resource Management and Conservation through Spatial Technologies” concluded on 24th August at the Pearl Resort in Pacific Harbour in Fiji with participants...
Rosie Travel Group Unveils Fiji’s First Fleet of Electric Tourist Vehicles
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a landmark move for Fiji’s tourism industry, the locally owned Rosie Travel Group has launched the nation’s first fleet of electric tourist passenger vehicles. In February, this Nadi-based tourism icon introduced Fiji’s first-ever fully...
July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry
State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
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August 29, 2024
Posted on Aug 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: August 29, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals declined slightly but total...
The 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange: Fiji’s Support towards Regional Tourism
Pacific Tourism Organisation
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July 11, 2024
In a remarkable display of regional collaboration, Fiji’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) successfully hosted the 7th South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE) on May 4-5, 2024 in Nadi, Fiji....