Egwalau Tours & Events Milne Bay

01/08/2023

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Egwalau Tours & Events Milne Bay Ltd is no longer in operation.

02/08/2022

The restart of tourism is now well underway and is gathering pace across the 🌎.

Jan-May 2022 comparison to same period of 2021:

+ 350% Europe
+ 157% Middle East
+ 156% Africa
+ 112% Americas
+ 94% Asia and the Pacific

https://www.unwto.org/news/international-tourism-consolidates-strong-recovery-admidst-growing-challenges

12/04/2021

We are saddened by the recent loss of the late Marc Anakapu, a great musician and a regular performer with the Bagodu String Band who often performed at The Alotau Festival during cruise ship visits. Our sincere condolences to his family and band members. R.I.E.P Uncle Marc.😔🙏

This video was taken by a die hard fan of 100% pure Milne Bay music.

02/11/2020

Looking forward to seeing you all at this Saturday's WWOMB Craft Market @ Wanigili Centre, KBD, Alotau!🌴🌺😊




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25/10/2020

07/10/2020

The magic of Milne Bay lies within her people.

As domestic flight restrictions are uplifted and borders are slowly opening up, we look forward to welcoming you back to our shores.

05/10/2020

Some exciting and positive news at last!

MEDIA RELEASE

DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS REMOVED

Air Niugini is pleased to announce that all restrictions on domestic air travel have been removed, and will be offering a range of sales to promote domestic tourism.

The SOE Controller has issued new Domestic and International Travel Measures on Saturday 3rd October providing the following directives;

- There are no limitations on any domestic travel.

- For international inbound travel, from Australia (excl Victoria), New Zealand and most of the Pacific Islands inbound passengers now only have to home-isolate for seven days. Where segregating at home is not possible inbound passengers still need to hotel quarantine for 7 days.

- Passengers arriving from other international locations still need to quarantine at a hotel for 14 days.

- All inbound international passengers still need to complete a negative PCR Covid test within 7 days prior to travel.

- All inbound international passengers coming into PNG still need to get Controller Approval in advance. Passengers transiting Port Moresby to Australia or to other locations do not need to get Controller approval.

- Air Niugini has now had its passenger cap into Brisbane increased to 50 passengers per flight, and with no limit into Cairns.

Air Niugini continues to fly to Brisbane (five times per week), Singapore (four times per week), and Cairns (once per week).

Due to quarantine requirements in Nadi, Port Vila and Honiara there are presently no scheduled flights to Fiji, Vanuatu or Solomon Islands.

Air Niugini expects to announce the recommencement of scheduled flights to Hong Kong and Manila shortly.

Passengers will continue to be temperature tested upon entering all airport terminals, provided a face mask at check in and will need to fill in the passenger contact tracing form (APTF) at check-in and the health form whilst on-board.

Due to Covid restrictions, there is presently no in-flight catering provided on flights.

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Corporate Communications Department
Monday 5th October, 2020

30/09/2020

Sad news for the Pacific Dawn. The first of Carnival Australia's P & O fleet to arrive in Alotau port in November 2013. An incredible and majestic sight at the time, coinciding with the opening of the newly renovated PNG Ports wharf and The Opening Ceremony for the National Kenu & Kundu Festival.

Thank you for your service and for making Alotau and PNG more accessible to the rest of the world.

Farewell, Kaioni and Bon Voyage!

30/09/2020

When in Alotau!😊

24/09/2020

Some of the most amazing sights and experiences, are in your own back yard. Looking forward to exploring PNG once more with you in October!

17/09/2020

Why not go on a Million Different Journeys, here in Papua New Guinea.
“There is still opportunity for our domestic travellers to explore and travel because there are so many wonderful places to stay, and so many exciting things to see and do in Papua New Guinea – that’s why PNG is the land of ‘A Million Different Journeys’,” says Alice Kuaningi, TPA Director Marketing

PNG TPA is encouraging domestic travel by highlighting interesting travel and tourism stories in the country, especially local accommodation, tours and attractions on their show which showcases Papua New Guinea’s rare cultures and fascinating landscapes across the 22 provinces and regions.
This PNG Independence Anniversary week, will feature spectacular Simbu province, with an interesting feature of PNG’s highest mountain peak, Mount Wilhelm.
Join in on NBC TV on Tuesday at 7:30 pm or the replay Thursday. The show also airs on EMTV on, Wednesday at 8 pm and replayed on Saturday 5:30 pm.

Photo: TPA Director Marketing Alice Kuaningi in Kanganamun Village, filming for the East Sepik Episode of the A Million Different Journeys Tourism Show.

link:https://postcourier.com.pg/pngtpa-highlights-interesting-travel-and-tourism-stories/

19/08/2020

Here's the latest update from Milne Bay Provincial Administration.

13/08/2020

Latest update from Air Niugini. New domestic travel measures from SOE Controller.

MEDIA RELEASE

UPDATED DOMESTIC AIR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Air Niugini acknowledges there has been confusion on the requirements for domestic air travel , and is pleased to be able to provide firm information on this.

The SOE Controller has issued a new No 3 Domestic Travel Measures today (Thursday 13th August), providing the following directives;

1. From 2359 Sunday night 16th August, Controller approval is not required for any passengers travelling domestically (Revenue Passenger Transport (RPT) or on charters).

2. Consequently, effective immediately, sales offices and travel agents can sell tickets without seeking approval if the passenger is travelling on Monday 17th August or afterwards. Tickets for this weekend will still need approval.

3. All persons buying tickets are to be provided a copy of the APTF (Air Passenger Travel Form) at the time they buy the ticket. They are not to give this form to the sales office, but bring it with them, completed, to check-in

4. Effective immediately MPs and their support staff can travel domestically without Controller approval.

Air Niugini’s domestic flights are now open for domestic travel to all airports in PNG except for Lihir , Kieta and Tabubil.

Passengers will still need a photo ID and must provide a completed APTF (Air Passenger Travel Form) during check in. Passengers will normally be provided the APTF at the time of booking and are asked to bring it with them to check-in, but can be provided these forms to complete at check-in instead if necessary.There is no requirement to get this form approved.There is no requirement to seek any travel approvals , such as from the SoE Controller, or local Police or local health authorities.

Passengers must ensure you are in one of the five travel approved categories. These are students returning to their educational institute, persons returning to their place of residence, persons traveling for essential services, persons travelling for essential exempted business travel , or persons travelling for emergency reasons such as but not limited to repatriation of deceased persons.
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Corporate Communications Department
Thursday 13th August , 2020

08/08/2020

PNG Air update for domestic travel.

MEDIA RELEASE

PNG AIR OPERATING UNDER NEW COVID 19 TRAVEL MEASURES

With the increased numbers of positive cases in Port Moresby, the Pandemic Controller, David Manning has revoked Measure 3 issued 04 Aug, and issued New Domestic Travel Measures under the National Pandemic Act 2020 which comes into effect on 07 August and shall apply until the end of the Declaration of a Pandemic under the Act, or as varied or revoked by the Controller.

The New Measures states all Domestic flights within PNG will require approval to operate from the Controller and all passengers traveling by aircraft from one province to another must have the Controller’s approval to travel prior issuance of a ticket.

PNG Air will maintain the Domestic Schedule in compliance to the New Measures and will uplift passengers approved by the Controller.

All intending Passengers who wish to travel with PNG Air must:
1. Complete an Individual Air Passenger Travel Form stating reason for Travel at each PNG Air Sales Offices. The completed forms will be sent to the NOC Centre for the Controller’s assessment;
2. Customers must allow 48hrs for submissions to be processed by the Controller;
3. Customers will be advised of the outcome 48hrs after submission;
4. If approved by the Controller, customer will pay and collect ticket from the PNG Air Sales office.

Reasons for Travel:
• Students returning to their usual place of residence or returning to their educational institution (one way tickets to be issued);
• Persons returning to their usual residence (one way tickets will be issued);
• Essential Services;
• Essential business travel;
• Seeking medical assistance and medivac; and
• Emergency Transport, including but not limited to repatriation of deceased person.

PNG Air will continue to operate under the strict COVID 19 Health Requirements per below;

•PNG Air will continue to provide Hand Sanitizing at Counters and Gate Checks;
•Social Distancing at Check-in, Boarding and disembarkation;
•Issuance of Face Masks at the Gate Checks;
•Face Masks will be worn by passengers for the duration of the flight and disembarkation into the designated Terminals;
•Inflight Catering will not be served; therefore we recommend the passengers have a meal before your flight.

A courtesy reminder; National Declaration of Health (NDOH) Forms will continue to be distributed and must be completed and presented upon arrival into your domestic port of travel. PNG Air will ensure to operate in a safe and compliant manner, adhering to advice from the PNG Government as per the Pandemic Measures issued to mitigate the risks in the spread against Coronavirus (COVID-19). These are trying times for everyone and we are all feeling it. PNG Air encourages all to; stay safe, maintain social distancing and wash your hands every day.

PNG Air appreciates your cooperation and understanding in managing the spread of COVID 19 in our Beautiful Country, Papua New Guinea.

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PNG Air Corporate Department
08 AUG 2020

31/07/2020

A successful Annual General Meeting today for the Milne Bay Tourism Association. Congratulations to the newly elected executive members!👍👏

Thank you Jeff Abel and the outgoing executives for their support and contributions to MBTA to date.

Exciting times ahead for tourism in Milne Bay led by a powerful team who mean business!👊🙏

If you would like to become a member of the MBTA, email: [email protected] for details on membership. *Membership is open to any interested individuals or organisations within Milne Bay, PNG and abroad who want to support tourism in Milne Bay.

Thank you Masurina Lodge for hosting the venue & providing refreshments.

26/07/2020

26 July 2020

PNG announces highest coronavirus cases today

PAPUA New Guinea today confirmed a total of 23 new cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highest reported so far in a day since the outbreak.
Deputy Controller of the National Pandemic Response, Dr Paison Dakulala announced the new cases following a meeting with the Controller and the Prime Minister Hon. James Marape tonight.
"These now brings to total 62 confirmed cases of COVID-19 patients in the country, an increase of 49 in just 10 days," said Dr Dakulala.
Since the outbreak begun, PNG has screened and tested a total of 10, 000 people, out of which 62 have been confirmed with the disease.
PNG experienced a lull after reporting 8 cases during the State of Emergency, but after a month of lifting the SoE and allowing businesses, schools and normalcy to return, it had begun to see new increases.
"We are seeing community transmission and I am therefore urging everyone to take our health messages very seriously."
"You need to take responsibility of your health, your family, community and the country by wearing a mask, sanitising your hands or simply stay at home if you do nothing better to do," said Dr Dakulala.
"The Rita Flynn isolation facility has a 72-bed capacity and when these 23 cases are all moved there, this will leave only 25 beds."
The National Department of Health is working with the NCD Provincial Health Authority to address the accommodation for isolation and quarantine facilities as well as all other issues that need to be addressed in light of the rapid rise of the new cases.
Dr Dakulala appealed to health workers and every Papua New Guinean to remain calm and continue to ensure this virus does not continue to spread.
Meanwhile, the National Control Centre have advised of possible control measures to be implemented this week in the National Capital District.
Pandemic Controller, David Manning said domestic travel will be reduced to essential business from Tuesday, 28 July.
A curfew will also be imposed in NCD from 10pm to 5am.
Other measures on public transport and schools may be announced later in the week
"The measures are necessary to contain the spread of the virus in the nation's capital as we see daily increases,'' said Mr Manning.

23/07/2020

🇵🇬 Remembering the sacrifice and legacy of our war heroes, service men and women this Remembrance Day. It is a memorial day designed to honor PNG soldiers who died during military engagements, including WWI and WWII.

The management and staff of the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority would like to wish you all a blessed 2020 Remembrance Day.

20/07/2020

Contact us for your next event in Alotau or to enquire about our range of multimedia services including; Graphic Design, Photography and Videography. Like and share this page.

Find us at Wanigili Centre (Education Milne Bay), Ground floor, KBD, Alotau, MBP.

We're more than happy to assist you!

15/07/2020

Thank you PNG TPA CEO, Mr. Jerry Agus and Team and The Governor for Morobe Province, Honourable Mr. Ginson Saonu including Defol Jabbar of Morobe Tourism Bureau and Team, for the opportunity to share the Egwalau experience in cruise tourism thus far, at the recent Tourism Workshop in Lae, Morobe Province.

In attendance were PNG TPA Team, ENBP Tourism Bureau, PNG Tourism Industry Association, tourism stakeholders including;Trans Niugini Tours, the newly launched Morobe Tourism Bureau (reopened after 20 years!) and representatives of the Lae business community, Morobe Provincial Administration and resource owners.

Great opportunity to explore another part of PNG, network, be reinspired and meet some amazing individuals and local entrepreneurs!

Tenkiu Tru Lae for a wonderful experience! Support local tourism. Keep exploring our own backyard PNG!😊👍

13/07/2020

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13/07/2020

Exciting news for Esa'ala people! Well done PNG AIR! This means easier access to some of the most iconic tourism products in MBP and more benefits to our local communities!

09/07/2020

MEDIA RELEASE

UPDATED INTERNATIONAL AIR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Air Niugini continues to provide essential air services to every city/town across PNG, as well as keeping supply lines open across the critical international network.

At present there are no restrictions at all on domestic air travel. Passengers will be temperature tested upon entering all airport terminals, provided a face mask at check and will need to fill in the passenger contact tracing form (APTF).

Air Niugini continues to fly to Brisbane (five times per week) , Singapore (four times per week), and Cairns (once per week). There are presently no scheduled flights to other international locations , but Air Niugini will announce if it is able to recommence flights to any of its other international destinations.

Passengers wishing to return to PNG must adhere to the following process;
- PNG Citizens and PNG permanent residents must contact the PNG Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAIT) to request return. This will normally be via their nearest Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. This request must include evidence that you have already paid for 14 days quarantine at an approved hotel. For PNG citizens if you cannot afford the cost of the hotel you must advise DFAIT of this who will make appropriate arrangements

- Non-PNG citizens must send their request for uplift (including explaining the reasons for uplift) to [email protected] . This request must include evidence that you have already paid for 14 days quarantine at an approved hotel.
Air Niugini cannot book your ticket for uplift (or change your present bookings to new travel dates) until we have;
- For PNG citizens/permanent residents: Evidence from DFAIT that your uplift has been approved; or
- For Non-PNG citizens: Evidence from [email protected] that your uplift has been approved.

Bookings for all inbound international flights will close 24 hours prior to scheduled departure.
Passengers checking in for inbound international flights are expected to be required to show the following
• Passport and valid visa (where not travelling on a PNG passport) (as always)
• Ticket (as always)
• Evidence that you have tested negative for COVID-19 via a PCR test within 14 days prior to your uplift.
• Evidence of which approved facility you will complete your 14 days quarantine
• A copy of the approval to uplift from the Controller.

Customers are also advised that Air Niugini has been directed that there shall be no in-flight catering provided on the aircraft. Therefore passengers are advised to have something to eat before boarding the aircraft, or bring some food with you. Water is being supplied on all international flights.
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Corporate Communications Department

Thursday 09th July, 2020