Solomon Islands tourism slowly returns
Just three months after the Solomon Islands reopened its border on 01 July after an 800-day lockdown, official visitor arrival (VA) numbers for Q3 2022 show the destination has gotten off…
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Decision to fully reopen Solomon Islands border on 01 July 2022 welcomed
Tourism Solomons has welcomed Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Manasseh Sogavare’s announcement the country’s border will fully reopen on 1 July 2022.
Solomon Islands tourism sector is ready for reopening
As the Solomon Islands prepares to rejoin the world after more than two years of isolation, results of a recently-conducted Ministry of Culture & Tourism/Tourism Solomons survey show the…
12 COVID-free countries to consider for your next holiday
What started as a mysterious virus in Wuhan, China has become a global pandemic in a matter of months that affected at least 188 nations. However, there are a few COVID-free countries that…
Virus-free Solomon Islands pushes for ‘Pacific bubble’ inclusion
Tourism Solomon's CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto has called on the Australian and New Zealand governments to ask for their active consideration in allowing the COVID-19 free Solomon Islands to…
Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises to operate six adventure itineraries in 18/19
Heralding a long-awaited return to dedicated Solomon Islands small ship cruise programs, newly-formed Solomon Islands Discovery Cruises (SIDC) has announced its plans to operate six…
Fiji Airways and Solomon Airlines in codeshare deal
Solomon Airlines now connected to North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and NZ
Asia drives Solomon Islands tourism growth
The Solomon Islands experienced rising international visitor arrivals in 2016, driven by a sharp increase in interest from Asia.
According to data released this week by the Solomon…
Solomon Islands tourism continues to grow
The Solomon Islands tourism industry recorded positive figures in the first three quarters of 2016, with a solid increase in terms of international visitor arrivals.
According to the…
Double-digit growth for Solomon Islands tourism
The Solomon Islands’ tourism industry has enjoyed one of its best ever starts to a year, with international visitor arrivals seeing strong double-digit growth.
According to new data…
Airlines commit to Vanuatu despite runway worries
Solomon Airlines and Fiji Airways have confirmed that they will continue to operate flights to Vanuatu's capital Port Vila, despite concerns about the runway at Bauerfield International…
South Pacific airlines sign three-way partnership
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…
Qantas, Solomon Airlines team up for Honiara flights
Qantas and Solomon Airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement for flights between Australia and Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands.
From 15 November 2015, Qantas…
Solomon Islands tourism on the rise
International visitor arrivals to the Solomon Islands are increasing, with double-digit growth in April and May 2015.
Figures released this week by the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau…
Melanesian airlines join forces
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…
Solomon Airlines resumes Fiji flights
Solomon Airlines, the national carrier of the Solomon Islands, will resume flights to Fiji on 24 January 2015.
The flights had been dropped due to a dispute between the Solomon and…
Tourist board aims to clean up Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) has challenged the country's population to show pride in their nation by keeping the Solomon Islands clean.
The SIVB's new ‘Green Team’, led…
New eco-lodge provides blueprint for Solomon Islands tourism
A new eco-lodge in the Solomon Islands has been cited as an example of how the South Pacific country can develop a more sustainable tourism industry.
Jo Tuamoto, CEO of the Solomon…
Solomon Islands hoteliers to form association
Hotel and resort operators in the Solomon Islands are planning to form a new industry association.
Following a meeting with the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB), several…
Solomon Airlines resumes flights after floods
Solomon Airlines has resumed all domestic and international operations following the devastating floods that struck the Solomon Islands over the weekend.
Floodwater and debris had…
Solomon Islands launches tourism school
The Solomon Islands has taken a major step towards ensuring the future success of its tourism industry, by opening a new tourism school in the capital, Honiara.
The new School of…
Solomon Islands pens tourism-aviation partnership
A new partnership has been formed between the Solomon Islands' tourism board and national carrier.
The Solomon Island Visitors Bureau (SIVB) and Solomon Airlines have signed a…
On the Deck: Conrad Combrink, Silversea
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 announces third expedition ship
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 announces 2014 itineraries
South Pacific specialists Paul Gauguin Cruises has released details of its 2014 schedule, which includes cruises to Fiji, Australia, Europe, Latin America and Costa Rica.
New…
