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APEC to reveal tourism as Papua New Guinea’s ‘sleeping giant’

3 May 2016 by 5 Comments
The hosting of the APEC Summit in Port Moresby in 2018 has sparked a flurry of investment in tourism infrastructure. It promises to kick start the country’s tourism industry as the nation's capital gets more hotel rooms, airports are upgraded and a new tourism minister takes the helm.
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A beautiful culture misrepresented: discover the real Kokoda

27 Jan 2016 by 2 Comments
Claims by the international media, and one outlet in particular, about the conditions and communities along the Kokoda Track have threatened the reputation of the tourism and trekking industry in PNG, writes Genevieve Nelson, the CEO of the Kokoda Track Foundation. An alleged incident on the Kokoda Track earlier this month is being investigated by PNG […]
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Papua New Guinea business sees light at the end of the tunnel

25 Nov 2015 by Leave a Comment
In spite of the talk about an economic slowdown in 2016, Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby, is a city where plenty is still happening as 2015 comes to a close. Business Advantage International’s Andrew Wilkins reflects on recent discussions with Papua New Guinea business leaders.
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Reserve Bank Governor says Papua New Guinea has a lot to learn from Fiji about tourism

26 Oct 2015 by 7 Comments
Despite being the biggest Pacific nation, PNG is lagging behind its neighbours, holding only 10% of the regional tourism market, says the Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea, Loi Bakani. And on a global scale, PNG ranks last in terms of benefitting economically from tourism.
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Review: upgraded Air Niugini Paradise Lounge at Jacksons International Airport

1 Jul 2015 by 1 Comment
Weary business travellers will be delighted to discover facilities at Port Moresby’s Jacksons International Airport have received quite an upgrade recently, and none more so than Air Niugini’s new-look Paradise Lounge. Business Advantage PNG takes a look.
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Sharp rise in Papua New Guinea visitor arrivals expected: TPA

24 Jun 2015 by 1 Comment
Papua New Guinean tourism operators flew the flag in Australia last weekend at the South Pacific Tourism Exchange at Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. Robert Upe reports visitor arrivals are expected to rise, due in part to cruise ships improving tourists' perceptions of PNG.
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Holiday Inn Express expands Port Moresby’s hotel market

26 May 2015 by 1 Comment
Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby is the latest in a succession of new hotels opening – or set to open – in Papua New Guinea's capital. Business Advantage PNG asks InterContinental Hotels' Tim Pollock where this three-star property fits in PNG’s hospitality market, and discusses the challenges of running a hotel in PNG.
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Steamships’ new chief in Papua New Guinea keeps powder dry for coming challenges and opportunities

15 Apr 2015 by Leave a Comment
The next 12 months or so is a time to digest and consolidate, says Peter Langslow, the incoming head of one of Papua New Guinea’s largest and oldest companies, Steamships Trading Company. He told Business Advantage PNG, however, it is also a time to prepare for fresh opportunities.
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