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Bonjour to business: Aussie buyers join New Caledonia Tourism’s Rendez-Vous Workshop 2025
Hosted by New Caledonia Tourism, the group of 10 wholesalers met 40 local partners for a full day of speed-dating style meetings and a networking lunch at Elysium restaurant along Anse Vata Beach in Noumea followed by a few days of activities. The...
Owner: Matt Leedham
French Minister Valls postpones return to New Caledonia
France's Minister of Overseas Manuel Valls (front L) greets the President of the Government of New Caledonia Alcide Ponga (R) as Senator Georges Naturel (C) looks on during his arrival for a military honours ceremony at the Croix de Lorraine in...
Owner: New Zealand Government
New Caledonia is open and ready for business as Smartraveller downgrades warning
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Eight months after the civil unrest, the South Pacific destination of New Caledonia has reopened and is ready to welcome Australian tourists. Smartraveller has recently downgraded its travel advice to the destination following the removal of the...
Owner: David Hovenden & Dan Uglow
Rebuilding New Caledonia's tourism brand after 2024 riots
Anse Vata beach in Noumea Photo: RNZ Walter Zweifel Tourism professionals based in the Pacific region have gathered in Nouméa recently in a bid to re-launch destination New Caledonia and return to pre-May 2024 levels, especially from Australia and...
Owner: New Zealand Government
All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
French overseas minister convenes talks on New Caledonia’s future
France’s Minister of the Overseas Manuel Valls arrived in New Caledonia on February 23 to resume crucial talks regarding the French Pacific territory’s political future in the wake of widespread civil unrest, mostly by indigenous Kanak youth, that...
Owner: International Committee of the Fourth International
Carnival’s first Adelaide and Auckland season in 2027-28
Carnival Cruise Line will sail from more homeports in Australia and New Zealand than ever in its just-released 2027-28 programme. The company will continue year-round sailing from the marquee ports of Sydney and Brisbane, with Carnival Adventure...
Owner: Informa PLC
Fresh eats and epic tours: Why now is the best time to visit New Caledonia
Head to the brand-new Elysium Restaurant on the glorious Anse Vata beach in Noumea for sensational Mediterranean fare and sweeping water views, or make a beeline for Le Rendez-Vous du Faubourg, in the historical heart of the city, where you can...
Owner: Antony Catalano & Alex Waislitz
New Caledonia’s Sustainable Vision for Cruise Tourism
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing economic recovery, New Caledonia has undertaken a re-evaluation of its cruise tourism model. However, with the global crisis exposing vulnerabilities in traditional tourism practices, New...
Owner: Pacific Tourism Organisation
Manuel Valls in New Caledonia: war of words and clashes over independence talks
Nicolas Metzdorf, Manuel Valls and Sonia Backès (L to R) during a public and filmed heated argument on Saturday 22 February 2025 in the city of Mont-Dore – Photo: NC la 1ère French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls' first two days in New...
Owner: New Zealand Government
13 Gorgeous South Pacific Island Destinations for Every Type of Traveler—and the Cruises That Sail There
Few places conjure up images of exotic, far-flung getaways quite like the South Pacific’s island destinations, such as Bora Bora and Pago Pago, and their sweeping volcanic mountains, white beaches, and clear turquoise waters. But these...
Owner: Greg Sullivan & Joe Diaz
France’s Minister Valls faces tough talks in New Caledonia over political future
Pro-France parties leaders speaking on 19 February 2025 in Nouméa’s Anse Vata multi-purpose hall. Photo: RRB As French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls lands in New Caledonia on Saturday to pursue talks on its political future, the situation on...
Owner: New Zealand Government
France’s Minister Valls faces tough talks in New Caledonia over future
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk As French Minister for Overseas Manuel Valls lands in New Caledonia tomorrow to pursue talks on its political future, the situation on the ground has again gained tension over the...
Owner: David Robie
10 reasons why you should holiday in New Caledonia in 2025
It’s close, like really close Most Aussies know New Caledonia is nearby; many of them don’t realise, however, exactly how close it is. From Sydney, a nonstop flight will get you there in just over two hours. From Brisbane, it’s an even shorter...
Owner: Matt Leedham
Top leadership changes in New Caledonia's nickel stakeholder
Eramet is a major stakeholder in New Caledonia's nickel industry, being the owner of Société Le Nickel (SLN), the French territory's oldest nickel mine and smelter operator. Photo: SLN Eramet French mining giant Eramet has announced major changes...
Owner: New Zealand Government
French Ambassador on electoral reform and Indigenous rights in New Caledonia
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Te Ao Maori News
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French Ambassador Véronique Roger-Lacan says the unfreezing of electoral rolls in New Caledonia, which sparked last year’s riots, is still under discussion. The ambassador to the Pacific stressed the need to address misinformation, noting that...
Owner: New Zealand Government & Te Putahi Paoho
Library, Tourism Prince George tout strong 2024 performances
The visitors' centre gift shop sold more than $45,000 in merchandise last year; library unveils new branding Tourism Prince George sold more than $45,000 in merchandise at its gift shop in 2024, while the Prince George Public Library saw a...
Owner: Madison Venture Corp.
What is the worldwide caution alert? See travel advisories for US
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Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, tensions escalate between the two nations and their allies. The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide cautionary advisory for U.S. citizens abroad. President Trump's travel ban remains in...
Owner: Gannett Co. Inc.
New Caledonia calling: Aircalin boosts flights to Nouméa as country ends curfew
The country’s authorities say the milestone marks a stabilisation of the region, making it more welcoming for locals and visitors alike. Coinciding with this development, national carrier Aircalin is set to expand its flight services between...
Owner: Matt Leedham
Rotorua Labour weekend: Thousands of mountain bikers in town for Whaka 100
“This year we are hoping to increase that number even more with a record number of participants and more countries represented this year.” Competing riders were from New Zealand, Australia, New Caledonia, China, Taiwan, Japan, the UK, Puerto Rico,...
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)