South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE)

A C ORE PA R T of SPTO’s work is the annual South Pacific Tourism Exchange (SPTE), an event providing a kaleidoscope of pristine, exotic and cultural tourism experiences all in one place.

It was introduced six years ago with the view of providing the region’s international travel partners with a one-stop shop, showcasing the best in travel products and suppliers from SPTO’s 19 member countries.

This year’s conference will be held at the Grand Millennium Ballroom, an 830 square metre facility, in Auckland, New Zealand on May 9-10 in partnership with New Zealand Māori Tourism.

“The SPTE is our largest gathering for 62 buyers and 94 sellers, and this year’s edition was co-sponsored by New Zealand Māori Tourism,” Cocker affirms.

“The theme for the two-day event is sustainable tourism development through people-to-people connectivity, recognising the importance of developing the region’s tourism industry sustainably while maintaining our key relationships.”