American Samoa Blog
July 2, 2019
Humpback whales are returning to American Samoa!
Whales can be seen in the waters around American Samoa from about mid July to November, though dates of arrival can vary from year to year.
April 19, 2018
Sadly our two days together has come to an end and it’s been an eye opener to be here as an ambassador for SPTO.
March 18, 2018
Miss Pacific Islands, Matauaina To'omalai from American Samoa will attend the 26th Pasifika Festival in Auckland, New Zealand next week, spending time in each of the Pacific Villages at the event.
January 11, 2018
With the support of American Samoa Visitor Bureau (ASVB), Jasons Travel Media (Jasons) is pleased to announce the launch of the first Jasons American Samoa Visitor Map, available in market from January 2018.
July 21, 2017
Tourism is one of the driving forces of global economic growth, and currently provides for 1 in 11 jobs worldwide. By giving access to decent work opportunities in the tourism sector, society particularly youth and women, can benefit from increased skills and professional development. The sector’s contribution to job creation is reflected in Target 8.9 ‘’By 2030 devise and implement policies that contribute to sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products” (UNWTO).
July 14, 2017
American Samoa's Congresswoman Aumua Amata, recently announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded American Samoa a grant of nearly $1.1 million.
July 13, 2017
As a sector that requires substantial energy input, tourism can accelerate the shift toward renewable energy and increase its share in the global energy mix. Consequently, by promoting sound and long-term investments in sustainable energy sources, tourism can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate climate change and contribute to innovative and new energy solutions in urban, regional and remote areas. (UNWTO)
July 13, 2017
Talofa Airways twice a week flights American Samoa to Tonga started last week with airfares from USD$494 one way.
July 11, 2017
The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) was amongst other stakeholders participated at the Climate Action Pacific Partnership (CAPP) Event that was held in Suva from the 3rd to 4th of July at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
