Just about every family in Australia has ticked off the Fiji all-inclusive holiday. Many have been to Bali too. We’re here to tell you that you may be missing out.
Discerning potential tourists and tourism service providers alike will be happy to learn that the PNG Tourism Promotion Authority is keen on developing more tourism products this year.
For many, Papua New Guinea is the ultimate adventure destination on earth; it’s rough as guts and offers experiences you wouldn’t get anywhere else in the world.
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).
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)
The rebranding exercise undertaken by PNG Air has won confidence among its customers. It now intends on connecting people to people both in remote parts of the country as well as major cities and towns.