There was a change of leadership at Steamships Trading Company on July 1, with Chris Daniells replacing Rupert Bray as managing director. In an exclusive interview, the two share how Steamships is pursuing its long-term growth plans amid a challenging economic environment.
New Steamships head bullish on Papua New Guinea economy, despite ‘underwhelming’ six years
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Grand Papua Hotel embarks on two-year transformation as resource boom beckons
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Port Moresby’s Grand Papua Hotel is getting a complete makeover that promises new restaurant and bar concepts and updated, high-tech rooms. Business Advantage PNG speaks to Peter Laigaard Jensen, CEO of Steamships Hospitality and Coral Sea Hotels, to find out what guests can expect from the revamped landmark.
Tourism in Papua New Guinea: waiting for the tide to turn
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The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a damaging blow to Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry, but companies are using the downtime to rethink their operations. Robert Upe reports.
Beyond the pandemic: new Steamships MD sees growth in Papua New Guinea
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The new Managing Director of Steamships Trading Company, Rupert Bray, says the company has ‘performed admirably’ during the COVID-19 crisis.
Review: Cassowary Hotel, Kiunga
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We travel to the Cassowary Hotel in Kiunga, in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province.
In brief: Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister appoints twelve Vice-Ministers and other business stories
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24 Jun 2019 by Leave a Comment
Prime Minister James Marape has announced the names of his new Vice-Ministers, Air Niugini to take up the Cairns-Hong Kong route via Port Moresby and SP Brewery opens a cassava plant. Your weekly digest of business news.
Steamships managing director looks to growth opportunities
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25 Feb 2019 by Leave a Comment
One of Papua New Guinea’s oldest and largest companies is focusing on expanding its hotel and property interests, according to Managing Director, Michael Scantlebury. He tells Business Advantage PNG an uplift in PNG’s economic outlook is providing fresh investment impetus.
Papua New Guinea’s tourism prospects ‘enormous’, says Coral Sea Hotels GM
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19 Jun 2018 by Leave a Comment
Papua New Guinea has untapped leisure tourism potential, according to Marc Ehler, recently appointed Group General Manager of Coral Sea Hotels. After a busy APEC year, he tells Business Advantage PNG he is expecting greater competition in 2019.
Steamships MD Peter Langslow sees future in property development (Part 2)
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28 Feb 2017 by Leave a Comment
In the second of a two-part series, Steamships Managing Director Peter Langslow tells Business Advantage PNG that his diversified company is looking to upgrade its manufacturing activities, upgrade more hotels and is planning more property development in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea business sees light at the end of the tunnel
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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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