Papua New Guinea

It is hard not to be mystified by Papua New Guinea. It is a land that is untamed and wild in beauty, while diverse in unique culture.

Providing a broad range of cruise adventures, Silversea Expeditions has unlocked two travel experiences in vastly different marine environments – the Arctic Ice Edge near the North Pole and…

Australia's Coral Expeditions is allowing adventurous travellers to take a trip up the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea. The company has unveiled plans for a short series of four…

Vistara flies to Amritsar Where? Delhi to Amritsar, pictured (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? Vistara Why? Tapping rise in trade and religious tourism traffic…

Papua New Guinea's PNG Air has placed a significant new aircraft order. The carrier, which was formerly known as Airlines PNG and is now undertaking a major transformation plan, has…

A new luxury hotel has opened its doors in Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea. The Stanley Hotel & Suites rises 18 storeys in the diplomatic area of the city, close to…

P&O has made history by becoming the first cruise line to call at Papua New Guinea's Conflict Islands. The 2,000-passenger Pacific Jewel docked in the remote, uninhabited island…

Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US. Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…

Air Niugini, the Papua New Guinea-based carrier, is planning to expand its network following the placement of an order for the new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The deal,…

Three airlines in the South Pacific have signed a tripartite codeshare agreement. Solomon Airlines, the national carrier of the Solomon Islands, has penned a deal with Papua New…

P&O Cruises will make its first calls to Papua New Guinea's Conflict Islands next year. In June 2016, the Pacific Jewel will become the first cruise ship to call at these uninhabited…

Papua New Guinea’s PNG Air has entered a new era with the launch of its first new ATR 72-600 aircraft, which displays its new livery. The new 44-seat aircraft took to this skies for…

Hilton has signed its first hotel in Papua New Guinea, as part of a major new complex that will also include a convention centre. Under a new management agreement with Star Mountain…

Philippine Airlines will continue its international expansion later this year, with the introduction of its first scheduled services to Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea.…

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its first ever Holiday Inn Express in Papua New Guinea. Set in almost five hectares of grounds, the new budget hotel is positioned in…

Three airlines in the South Pacific have formed a new partnership to develop joint air services. Solomon Airlines, Air Vanuatu and Papua New Guinea's Air Nuigini, which all operate in…

Silver Discoverer was announced as your new ship earlier this year. Can you tell us more about the ship and its itineraries? Silver Discoverer will join the fleet on 1 March 2014 and…

Silversea Cruises has announced it will introduce a third expedition ship to its fleet next year. Silver Discoverer, previously Clipper Odyssey, is to undergo a refurbishment in an…

Paul Gauguin Cruises has launched its 2014 brochure with itineraries onboard its two ships. The South Pacific specialist is offering 26 itineraries and 62 departures onboard m/s Paul…

Papua New Guinea will benefit from an increase in cruise ship visits this year, boosting its tourism numbers. The destination has been included on two P&O Cruises’ itineraries…

Papua New Guinea will see an increase in cruise tourism next year, as cruise companies and passengers seek more exotic ports of call. The country will feature in two dedicated P&O…