Partner Update
June 2003
Surfing, Tahiti
Marae in Raiatea
Sailing, Raiatea
Hatiheu, Nuku Hiva
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With hopes spreading that an
economic recovery is at hand, investors piled again into stocks and
Treasury bonds -- pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to its
first
finish above 9000 since August of last year. In heavy trading, the Dow industrials rose 116.03 points, or 1.3%, to 9038.98. The index now is up 20% since its March 11 low and up 8% since the year began. And because of hopes that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low as the economy grows, Treasury bonds are gaining, too. That is pushing yields, which fall when prices rise, to unexpected lows. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note Wednesday fell to 3.29%, its lowest level in 45 years. |
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Provided by The Wall Street Journal, June 4, 2003 |
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Travel News - The May 5th issue of Travel Weekly had a front page mention stating that Tour Operators claim that business is up with the opening line, "At long last, the travel business is beginning to roll again." Staff columnist David Cogswell reports from a recent panel discussion of 10 U.S. Tour Operator Association members at the CruiseTour World trade show including Jimmy Murphy of Brendan Worldwide Vacations, Peter Tauck of Tauck Holdings and Phil Bakes of Far & Wide. Consumer Index - The Wall Street Journal reported on May 27, 2003, that "consumer confidence rose to its highest level in six months in May, providing new hope that U.S. consumers will keep spending heavily despite a weak job market." The article was mainly in reference to the Real Estate market, but notes that "The rebound in the housing data provides further evidence that consumers are still willing to spend on big-ticket items, so long as there are powerful incentives for them to do so." |
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The Vacation Values Extension Program was initiated on April 27. Tour Operator / Cruise line Partners are participating with Air Tahiti Nui, TTNA and selected Tahiti & Her Islands Hotel Partners. 37 ads have been running with heavy market concentration on the West Coast. This program is set to run into June, 2003. |
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TTNA and Participating Partners will be attending the following Tradeshows this month: |
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| TravelAge West | Las Vegas, Nevada |
June 5-8 |
| Scuba Show | Long Beach, California | June 21-22 |
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We are proud to
announce that with the assistance of our Partners we successfully
trained
650 Travel Agents this Workshop Series. We had 82 different Partner
Representatives attend the Workshops to give their company's
presentation
and to meet the Agents. It was a great team effort and we would like
to
extend our gratitude to all of our Participating Partners for your
support
of TTNA, our programs and the destination. |
| Upcoming Workshop! |
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Tahiti Tourisme/ICTA Online
Training |
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The current issue of Departures Magazine has asked their readers to complete a survey creating a list of the World's Top Hotels. With 655,000 responses from their readers, the May/June issue of Departures highlights two properties from Bora Bora. We would like to congratulate Bora Bora Lagoon Resort which was nominated as #4 and Hotel Bora Bora which placed #5 in the Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific section. In the cruising category, we would also like to congratulate Radisson Seven Seas who placed #2, Princess Cruises who came in at #3 and Windstar Cruises who placed #8. Manuia! |
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Conde Nast Traveler announced their 2003 Hot List in their recent May issue. The Hot List consists of the 'Top New Hotels', with 80 properties chosen from around the world spanning 35 countries and six continents. We would like to congratulate Pearl Resorts, who made the list with their newest addition on Taha'a! The article describes the property as "chic, secluded, romantic and drop-dead gorgeous". |
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In the May issue of Scuba Diving, Tahiti and Her Islands were noted as “...shark territory, and hand feeding is still the method of choice for most dive operators”. With Travel Tips to readers, the magazine has presented an International Dive Travel Directory. Readers can easily find a list of Diving centers on the islands of Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti as well as the Hidden Paradise islands of Manihi, Taha’a, Rangiroa and Tikehau in the French Polynesia section. |
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Sport Diver features a 7-page article taking divers from the Society Islands to the Tuamotu atolls for a wonderful description of Eric Hanauer’s experiences. The article also includes a write up on sharks in the Tuamotu and Moorea. The article wraps up with a touch of history on Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora advising readers that “one of the best dives was inside the harbor at Tahiti Nui, on the wreck of a World War II vintage Catalina PBY seaplane”. |
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Maribeth Mellin, one of the journalists on our recent Hidden Paradise Press Trip wrote a front-page article in the travel section in the Sunday, May 25th issue of the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper. Titled, 'Atolls for Thee', Maribeth covers the islands of Moorea, Manihi, Fakarava, Bora Bora, Taha'a and Tahiti. The article also includes contact information for various Partners, several great images and a map of the area. |
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In his article titled 'Ultimate Escapes', Ty Sawyer (Editor) notes some of the encounters divers will have on Taha'a including napoleon wrasse, manta rays and black-tip reef sharks. He then takes readers to the Taha’a Pearl Beach Resort and Spa where vacationers can enjoy an "exquisite massage in the shade of a palm tree. Pampering, relaxation and indulgence here have been refined to an art" |
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The May 5 issue of TravelAge West has the third article from Kevin Brass since his recent trip to Tahiti's Hidden Paradise. The article, aptly titled, 'Luxuriate in South Sea Lagoons' focuses on the two new lagoon cruising yachts by Bora Bora Cruises, the Tu Moana and the Tia Moana. The article mentions all of the amenities that will be aboard the yachts as well as the excursions that will be offered to the passengers. Brass also notes the flexibility of the vessels for accommodating full boat charters for groups or conferences. |
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Sport Diver's Web site currently has an article posted titled 'Tahiti - A Sport Diver's Experience Beyond the Ordinary'. The article covers the Society Islands as well as the Tuamotu atolls and directs readers to our Web site: www.tahiti-tourisme.com. To see the article, click here. |
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| Bridal Guide | July / August, 2003 | 'The Treasures of Tahiti' by Susan Kaye |
| Bride's Magazine | Summer, 2003 | 'Tahiti & French Polyensia' by Bob Payne |
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Papeete has announced that the Bougainville Park has been completely renovated and reopened this month. In addition to all of the work done in the Waterfront area of Papeete (pictured, left) they have now completed this park and added a variety of 3,000 plants, flowers and trees as well as picnic tables for visitors to use. The park is located next to the OPT (Office of Post and Telecommunications) on the mountainside of Boulevard Pomare, facing the waterfront. |
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Currently under construction four miles from the Central Business District of the Tahiti capital, Papeete, the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti is scheduled to open by the end of March 2004. The Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti is adjacent to Lafayette Beach in Arue, a unique black sand beach spanning 2,624 feet. The 168-room resort will consist of 87 ocean view rooms, 57 suites and 24 duplex suites. All rooms will overlook the water with stunning views and large balconies. The property will have an all-day dining restaurant, a pool bar and grill, terrace bar, large conference and function facilities, state-of-the-art spa and health club and a large array of water sports. |
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Text provided by Radisson Hotels & Resorts, March 2003 |
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Le Meridien Bora Bora, in coordination with the Ministry and the Delegation of the Environment, is proud to announce their Care Center for Sea Turtles. A team has been devoted to the care and the convalescence of the marine turtle. This care center, integrated within the heart of the hotel, is unique in the world. Every year baby turtles are entrusted to this center where they will be assured sufficient growth and protection from future predators. This special program has been implemented to ensure the successful future release of the turtles in the ocean. |
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Ia Orana Gauguin Art Exhibit Opens |
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From May 15-July 25, a historic and unique exhibit titled Ia Orana Gauguin will take place at the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands in Tahiti to mark 100 years since the death of French artist Paul Gauguin. Celebrations were also held in Hiva Oa in the Marquesas where the painter died on May 08, 1903. The first two Gauguin oil paintings to arrive were “l’Arearea (joyfulness)” and “Autoportrait a l’ami Daniel (Self-portrait of Daniel)”. In addition, the exhibit will display the famous ceramic sculpture “Oviri”, as well as “Le masque de sauvage” from the Paris Orsay Museum and about twenty drawings on loan from the Paris, Africa and Oceania Museum as well as some paintings from private collections. |
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Partners - Please click on
the following link for the
latest Tiare
News May / June 2003 As a reminder, you also
have access to previous
issues of our Tiare News and Partner Updates |
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