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Samoa Leading the Blue Pacific: Revolutionizing Sustainable Tourism through STEP 2 and POLP Initiatives
Samoa Leading the Blue Pacific: Revolutionizing Sustainable Tourism through STEP 2 and POLP Initiatives From February 9 to 13, 2026, Samoa became a hub of collaborative innovation. Experts from the SPTO joined forces with the STA, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) to conduct a series of intensive workshops and field consultations. The mission spanned the two main islands—Savai’i and Upolu—engaging a massive cross-section of the industry. From the owners of traditional beach fales to luxury resort managers and government regulators, the goal...