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What
is the origin of SPF40?
SPF40 was created after many industry partners suggested that a
cost effective, highly focused training event would be an excellent
way to showcase our diverse South Pacific destinations, the variety
of products, their exciting attractions and unique cultures. With
that, six National Tourism Offices jumped into action to culminate
their efforts to create SPF40, which has proven to be one of the
most successful and well-received events in the industry in recent
years.
Over the last
three years we have had the addition of two more South Pacific destinations
- Samoa and Tonga, as well as growing numbers of participants and
attendees. At the close of each year’s event, the committee
closely reviews the feedback received and from that, the program
is adjusted to meet the needs of the market, as well as the needs
of our participating Suppliers. For 2008 we are looking forward
to another increase in both participants and attendees!
Key
objectives of SPF40
- Educate North
American Tour Operator staff and Retail Travel Agents about our
8 South Pacific Island destinations
- Increase
awareness of the wide range of South Pacific tourism products
- Increase
awareness of the attractions and cultural diversity of each destination
- Increase
selling opportunities for South Pacific product in the North American
market
- Build relationships
with key North American product personnel and sellers of the South
Pacific.
Participating
Suppliers and Operators:
COOK
ISLANDS
- Cook Islands
Tourism Corporation
- Creative
Resorts Marketing
- Rarotonga
Resorts Management
- Villa Vacations
- Raina Lagoon Villas
FIJI
- Ahura Resorts
- Castaway
Island Fiji
- Hideaway
Resort
- Jean-Michel
Cousteau Fiji Island Resort
- Koro Sun
Resort
- Matamanoa
Island Resort
- Namale, the
Island Resort & Spa
- Outrigger
on the Lagoon Fiji
- Paradise
Tavenui
- Plantation
Island Resort & Lomani Island Resort
- Qamea Resort
& Spa
- Royal Davui
Island Resort
- Shangri-La's
Fijian Resort & Spa
- Sofitel Fiji
Resort & Spa
- Sonaisali
Island Resort
- The Pearl
South Pacific
- Vomo Island
Resort
- World Resorts
of Distinction
- Yasawa Island
Resort & Spa -Fiji
NEW
CALEDONIA
- New Caledonia
Tourism/Air Calin
PAPUA
NEW GUINEA
- Papua New
Guinea Aerial & Adventure Safari
- Trans Nuigini
Tours
TAHITI
- Accor French
Polynesia
- Archipels
Croisieres
- Bora Bora
Lagoon Resort & Spa
- CPTM/Aranui
- Four Seasons
Resort Bora Bora
- Hotels Maitai
- Legends Resort
Moorea
- Paul Gauguin
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises
- Pearl Resorts
& Spa
- Radisson
Plaza Resort Tahiti
- Roa Yachting
- Starwood
Hotels & Resorts French Polynesia
- Star Clippers
- Tahiti Cruises
Haumana
TONGA
- Rising Sun
Tours & Travel
- Tonga Visitors
Office
SAMOA
- Aggie Grey's
Hotel
- Samoa Tourism
Authority
- Sinalei Reef
Resort & Spa
VANUATU
- A Selection
of Vanuatu Hotels & Resorts
- Irirki Island
Resort & Spa Vanuatu
- The Sebel
Vanuatu
AIRLINES
For more information, click on the links below:
SPF40
2008 Agenda
Program
of Events
Program
Information & Registration
Sorry - Supplier Participation
is full
Tour
Operators/Wholesalers
Travel
Agent -
Coming Soon!
Sponsorship
Opportunities
Sponsorship
form
For
additional information on SPF40, please contact:
Marianne Y. Masuda
Mvent Group, Event Planning & Management
Email: spf40@mac.com
Phone (714) 274-9033
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