Posts by Mary Tao

Mary Tao reviews the hotel with ‘something for everyone’: the Citi Boutique Hotel, located adjacent to the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby.

Mary Tao investigates the new food offerings at Loloata Island Resort under their new head chef.

Mary Tao looks at the new exhibit at the Port Moresby Nature Park featuring a collection of Papua New Guinea’s stunning local orchids.

Mary Tao checks out the Eastern Highlands’ Pacific Gardens hotel, a must-stay for the yearly Goroka Show.

Women are playing an increasingly important role in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector, and a new committee launched in 2025 is aiming to increase their representation further. Business Advantage PNG speaks with two of the leading female pioneers in the industry.

Following its successful rebranding and renovation, Mary Tao returns to experience Faya Haus at Port Moresby’s Holiday Inn and Suites.

Papua New Guinea’s central bank is releasing commemorative 50-kina notes and 50-toea coins to mark the 50th anniversary of independence.

With many international visitors expected in Papua New Guinea’s capital for 50th anniversary celebrations in September, Mary Tao rounds up some of the key hotels.

International and local visitors will be flocking into town for independence celebrations in September. Here, Mary Tao suggests five side trips in between the festivities.

Visitors will be flying in from around the world to celebrate PNG’s 50th anniversary of independence in September. Mary Tao reports on four shows at around the same time that may also attract their attention.