Hospitality & tourism

Ready to export: artisanal industries in Papua New Guinea

4 Dec 2019 by David James 2 Comments

There is a multi-million kina export opportunity for PNG's artisans, according to Virginia Bruce, CEO and founder of the mentoring consultancy REAL Group. She told the Innovation PNG 2019 conference of her experience building the business 'ecosystem' to reach that market.
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Air Niugini MD ‘cautiously optimistic’ about a return to profitability

11 Nov 2019 by Paul Chai Leave a Comment

With successive years of financial losses, an air-crash investigation and ageing fleet, Alan Milne’s first year as Managing Director of Air Niugini was always going to be turbulent. But, 12 months later, a lot has changed.
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Why Papua New Guinea and Fiji should be doing more business

23 Sep 2019 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment

In recent times, Fijian companies have been attracted to Papua New Guinea because of the size of its market. There are plenty of reasons for PNG companies to look in the other direction.
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Seven questions for Andrew C. Abel, President of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea

22 Sep 2019 by Robert Upe Leave a Comment

The president and co-founder of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea (SAPNG) is pushing ahead with plans to establish surf tourism in Bougainville, perhaps one of the last frontiers for the sport in the world.
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Rubio Plantation Retreat holds the secret to thriving in Papua New Guinea

11 Sep 2019 by Sarah Byrne Leave a Comment

Shane Clark, owner of Rubio Plantation Retreat, has discovered a novel way to grow his surf business. In this exclusive interview, he shares with Business Advantage PNG the secrets to thrive in Papua New Guinea.
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Tourism is on the rise in Papua New Guinea

6 Sep 2019 by Lisa Smyth 2 Comments

Papua New Guinea might be ‘under-touristed’, but if numbers continue to increase it won’t be that way for long, and that’s great news for the economy. Lisa Smyth reports.
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The marketing skill that could revolutionise Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry

30 Sep 2019 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Papua New Guinea has been growing as a tourism destination, but the number of holiday travellers is still below regional competitors. A report suggests that to address this ‘holiday market gap’, PNG needs to develop a new skill.
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Crowne Plaza returns to Port Moresby with all-new residences

5 Jun 2019 by Kevin McQuillan 1 Comment

Port Moresby’s economic growth has given a much-needed boost to the construction and hospitality sector. Two hotels have opened in the past two years and the Crowne Plaza has plans to make its return in July, with a twist.
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Hilton Hotel opening in Port Moresby a ‘key story’ for Papua New Guinea says MD

13 Nov 2018 by David James 2 Comments

All eyes this week are on Port Moresby in general and the capital's new Hilton Hotel in particular. Business Advantage PNG takes a look at the site that will host the APEC Leaders' Gala Dinner and Cultural Performance.
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Tourism study reveals visitors to Papua New Guinea spent K260 million in first half of year

2 Oct 2018 by David James 3 Comments

A study by the International Finance Corporation has found that for the first six months of the year, there were 34,600 tourist visitors to Papua New Guinea. They spent a total of US$78 million (K260 million), which was an average of US$2262 (K7529) per trip.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Hospitality & tourism

Ready to export: artisanal industries in Papua New Guinea

Air Niugini MD ‘cautiously optimistic’ about a return to profitability

Why Papua New Guinea and Fiji should be doing more business

Seven questions for Andrew C. Abel, President of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea

Rubio Plantation Retreat holds the secret to thriving in Papua New Guinea

Tourism is on the rise in Papua New Guinea

The marketing skill that could revolutionise Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry

Crowne Plaza returns to Port Moresby with all-new residences

Hilton Hotel opening in Port Moresby a ‘key story’ for Papua New Guinea says MD

Tourism study reveals visitors to Papua New Guinea spent K260 million in first half of year

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