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Papua New Guinea tourism receives some attention
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12 Feb 2014 by 1 Comment
Several new developments – the creation of a tourism hub at Kokopo (and new direct international flights to service it) and the start of cruise liners visiting remote Milne Bay – indicate progress is being made to develop Papua New Guinea’s tourism industry.
Cautious reaction to proposed ban on visas on arrival
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22 Jan 2014 by 2 Comments
Business groups have reacted cautiously to the O’Neill government’s plans to scrap visas on arrival for Australian citizens.
Upturn forecast in Papua New Guinea domestic tourism
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12 Jun 2013 by
The Australia/New Zealand representative for PNG’s Tourism Promotion Authority predicts strong growth in domestic tourism, anticipating a drop in travel costs and increased marketing of PNG’s natural scenic spots. Sonja Heydemann reports.
Tourism: Adventure-seekers cruise in
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22 Aug 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greater access, improved accommodation and a unique culture lure greater numbers of visitors to Papua New Guinea. Visitor arrivals to Papua New Guinea grew by 12.8% in 2011 over arrivals for 2010. While many travelled to the country on business, there was also a signifiant rise in holidaymakers. Australia provided 46% of PNG’s 165,059 visitors […]
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