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FAMIL: With destinations jaded by overtourism, the Solomon Islands offers a chance to build differently

While there's a history of headhunting, ceremonial skulls and war zones, we…

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The Solomon Islands – Hapi Isles, Hapi People, Hapi Travel

We're always a fan of a tropical gem within easy reach of…

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The Solomon Islands’ is ‘Kulture-plus’

Be grateful that your experience of 'headhunting' is limited to some random…

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Munda International Airport has officially opened

Another airport to tick off your list. If you have an airport…

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Gizo – The jewel in the Solomon Islands’ tourism crown

Gizo is the crème de la crème! Gosh some crème brulée sounds…

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Solomon Islands drops the last of its COVID requirements

The days of a pre-flight nose swab are done! Unless you really…

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New figures show strong tourism recovery for Solomon Islands

This is great news for those travellers, but bad news for us…

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Solomon Islands officially kicks off 2023 cruise season

How good! Cruise-goers are back on the waters and heading to the…

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Solomon Islands tourism is back on track, according to SINSO

It's great to see the gorgeous waters and amazing island vibes of…

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Magnitude-7 earthquake hits Solomon Islands

A major earthquake struck Honiara yesterday, with DFAT reporting widespread infrastructure damage.

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Hidden in the South Pacific is a surefire-hit destination. We know what it is, do you?

With 992 scattered tropical islands and atolls, this archipelago is bound to…

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Solomon Islands to reduce mandatory quarantine

Good news for those looking to travel across the Pacific Islands! Not…

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Solomon Islands and Vanuatu open next month; here’s what you need to know

Fans of the Pacific Islands will be tickled pink with this news,…

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Tourism Solomons mourns death of CEO Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto

The close-knit Solomon Islands tourism industry is in mourning following the death…

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PM says trans-Pacific travel bubble “a real possibility”

Do you have money on Singapore being the next country Aussies can…

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P&O extends cruise pause, releases details about LGBTQIA+ and eclipse trips

The homegrown Aussie cruise line has made up for its extended cruise…

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“I’d love to see a Pacific bubble”: ScoMo reveals countries that could restart international travel for Aussies

Australia’s PM has hinted that a travel bubble with neighbouring nations might…

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Solomon Islands’ tourism board urges government to reconsider planned Facebook ban

The destination’s government ministers appear to have rocks in their heads, judging…

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Dozens killed as Cyclone Harold belts Pacific Islands

At least 29 people have been killed by a devastating cyclone that…

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Destination Wrap: NZ Festival of the Arts, Solomons PM stresses low-cost, high-impact tourism strategy + MORE!

Given yesterday's public holiday, we almost decided to skip this week’s Destination…

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Destination wrap: Vanuatu’s new campaign, Maldives’ first-ever Aussie roadshow + MORE

It’s been argued that Travel Weekly’s destination wrap is the next best…

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Solomon Islands tourism minister says investment in sector must “speed up”

Travel Weekly's editor attended the recent Mi Save Solo event in the…

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Hotel wrap: Hayman Island opens, Waldorf debuts in the Maldives, your own private island + MORE!

It’s been a whirlwind week in the hospitality world, with announcements and…

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Solomon Islands eyes MICE growth after success of SPUMS annual conference

As you will also learn from reading this story, there is such…

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“Business as usual” in Honiara following civil unrest: Tourism Solomons CEO

It appears everything is back to normal in the Solomon Islands capital,…

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Win a $50 voucher just for learning about the Solomon Islands

The opportunity to win $50 just for sitting in on a half-hour…

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Tourism Solomons urges tourists not to cancel plans despite Rennell Island oil spill

Tourism Solomons' CEO said while he did not want to be seen…

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Tourism Solomons CEO expresses “grave concerns” for local tourism following oil spill

The environmental disaster took place at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed marine sanctuary…

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The Solomon Islands gets major tourism rebrand

Our roving journalist is on the scene, soaking up the sun in…

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Mi Save Solo: Solomon Islands kicks off inaugural tourism exchange

Our colleague is off living it up in the Solomon Islands while…

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Big Fat Wholesaler Wrap

Battling a hangover from the weekend, our priorities still lie with our…

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Why tourism is “crucial” to Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands' Prime Minister delivered a moving speech to 200 delegates…

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The South Pacific destination travellers are loving

Travellers are feeling all warm and fuzzy about this particular South Pacific…

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We won’t let development change us: Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands Visitor Bureau was in town for lunch this week,…

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Big Fat Agent Wrap

Thank God it's Friday so we can have one too many champers…

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Tsunami warnings triggered after 7.8 Earthquake hits Solomon Islands

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Solomon Islands, 130 kilometers from the capital…

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Big Fat Destination Wrap

Seminars to learn more on Solomons, Tonga's Whales and Autumn in Korea.

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Solomon Airlines summer fare launch

The ‘summer fare’ is available for travel on the carrier’s Sydney and…

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Solomons visitor numbers spike

The Solomon Islands are enjoying a lift in visitor numbers, in concert…

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Cruise tourism vital for PNG and Solomon Islands

Cruise tourism to Pacific nations of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands…

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