Hospitality & tourism

Holiday Inn Express expands Port Moresby’s hotel market

Holiday Inn Express Port Moresby is the latest in a succession of new hotels opening – or set to open – in Papua New Guinea's capital. Business Advantage PNG asks InterContinental Hotels' Tim Pollock where this three-star property fits in PNG’s hospitality market, and discusses the challenges of running a hotel in PNG.
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Steamships’ new chief in Papua New Guinea keeps powder dry for coming challenges and opportunities

The next 12 months or so is a time to digest and consolidate, says Peter Langslow, the incoming head of one of Papua New Guinea’s largest and oldest companies, Steamships Trading Company. He told Business Advantage PNG, however, it is also a time to prepare for fresh opportunities.
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In brief: Elk-Antelope arbitration decision expected ‘this quarter’, and other business stories

Elk-Antelope arbitration hearing in London completed, fuel supplies to return after roadblocks eased, and Santos delivers sales records. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
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Launch of Link PNG marks start of expansion plans for Papua New Guinea’s national carrier

Air Niugini is looking to expand its services to other Melanesian countries from 2015, and possibly China in coming years. The plans follow the launch of its new low-cost domestic subsidiary, Link PNG, which has implications for other state-owned enterprises.
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Tourism potential in Kokopo and Rabaul ‘huge’ – if infrastructure improves

Tourism operators have welcomed the government’s plan to develop Kokopo and Rabaul in East New Britain province as the country’s tourism hub. But they warn poor infrastructure and the country’s bad image overseas could prevent PNG reaping the benefits of ‘huge’ tourism potential.
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