While Papua New Guinea’s tourism sector is still rebounding from COVID-19, a new strategy for the sector, plus key infrastructure investments, looks set to support future growth.
People moves: Kokoda Track Foundation, KTHL, NCSL, Save the Children Australia, World Bank
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14 Jul 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Kokoda Track Foundation names new Director, Kumul Telikom Holdings Ltd (KTHL) announces changes, Nasfund Contributors Savings and Loan Society welcomes a Chief Operating Officer, Save the Children Australia announces Pacific representative and the World Bank to welcome new Country Economist.
Safety and reforms could reinvigorate tourism, says PNGTPA
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3 May 2021 by 3 Comments
Eric Mossman has stepped into the country’s top tourism job as the Chief Executive Officer of the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA), and he may be the man to lift it out of the COVID-19 downturn.
The ultimate Papua New Guinea travel list
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27 May 2020 by Leave a Comment
Travel may not be possible during Papua New Guinea’s state of emergency, however there’s no harm in dreaming. Here are 10 activities to plan for.
Focus on Papua New Guinea’s Kokoda Trail
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2 Mar 2020 by Leave a Comment
Phillip Woodhouse travelled to Papua New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Trail and raise funds for a non-for-profit organisation.
Kokoda Foundation urgently training teachers in Papua New Guinea
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4 Jul 2017 by 2 Comments
The Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF) is pressing ahead with an urgent training project to improve the skills of thousands of elementary school teachers across Papua New Guinea.
In brief: LNG overtakes gold as top export and other Papua New Guinea news
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9 Mar 2016 by 1 Comment
LNG overtakes gold as PNG’s top export, number of female executive appointments in PNG public service low and Bank of South Pacific reports profit rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
A beautiful culture misrepresented: discover the real Kokoda
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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 […]
In brief: Highlands Pacific makes nickel discovery at Sewa Bay, and other business stories
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19 Aug 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sewa Bay shows potential for Highlands Pacific, El Nino weather conditions to continue into 2016, and import ban on fruit and vegetables. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
In brief: O’Neill to outlaw Special Agricultural Business Leases and other business stories
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29 May 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cabinet to ban SABLs, Telikom prepares for transition to becoming a retailer, and a possible eight-year delay in upgrading Lae airport. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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