BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
FOUR tourism operators in Western Province have been selected to attend the upcoming South Pacific Tourism Exchange Programme this year.
The selected operators are; Oravae Cottage, Imagination Island Resort, Agnes Gateway Lodge and Titiru Resort.
These operators will be supported under the Strongim Bisnis Solomon Islands programme to participate in the regional event.
Operators will attend series of events as part of the programme.
The program is hosted by the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and will bring together tourism stakeholders from across the Pacific region.
SPTO will host its 2026 SPTO Industry Day on March 24, 2026, at the Tanoa International Hotel in Nadi.
The Industry Day will focus on sustainability, digital marketing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in strengthening regional tourism.
The event will coincide with the 2026 South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), providing a valuable opportunity for networking with international buyers and tourism partners.
According to SPTO, the Industry Day will emphasise capacity building, AI integration and crisis management strategies for National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and private sector partners.
Participation in the program is expected to provide the four Western Province operators with exposure to international markets, enhance their marketing strategies and strengthen their business resilience.
The inclusion of the Western-based operators highlights growing efforts to promote Solomon Islands tourism products on the regional and global stage.
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