Trade

Tonga for the Trade

Uncrowded, unhurried and largely undiscovered, Tonga is the perfect destination for anybody who wants to experience the real Polynesia. This site is designed to assist the travel trade providing information to sell Tonga to those clients that are looking for a peaceful laidback pacific island holiday where they can experience an ancient history and culture and warm friendly people. To access the site available simply login your email details and password and you’ll have a wealth of information at your fingertips.

10 reasons to sell Tonga

Special information for Travel Agents from
Tonga Tourism

While there are many reasons to sell Tonga we’ve chosen 10 that we believe most identify with the needs and wants of our potential visitor from Australia and New Zealand

  1. Tonga is close with only one short flight from major cities like Auckland or Sydney with Air New Zealand or Pacific Blue.

  2. Tonga is very affordable with the Pa’anga (Tongan Dollar) trading below both the NZD and AUD.

  3. Tonga is very a very safe and friendly English speaking destination.

  4. Although Tonga doesn’t offer large resort complexes it provides smaller gest houses and locally owned island or beachfront resorts that offer a much more intimate and genuinely friendly atmosphere.

  5. Tonga is a year round destination with an extremely comfortable and pleasant climate.

  6. Tonga is a unique Pacific Island Kingdom with over 1,000 years of rule. The current King, George Tupou V still remains the most influential entity in Tonga today.

  7. Tonga is uncrowded, unhurried and still largely undiscovered by the tourist hordes. Perfect for clients looking for a laid back pacific island holiday and want to experience the real Polynesia.

  8. There’s plenty of things to do in Tonga including whale watching, swimming, snorkelling, diving, fishing, sailing, kayaking, surfing, trekking, cultural tours and market visits.

  9. Tongans have large families and genuinely love children, making it a perfect place for a family holiday.

  10. Two newly appointed Inbound Operators could now assist the travel trade to plan, book and facilitate your client’s holidays throughout Tonga.

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Tongan destinations

Contacts local

Ministry of Tourism:
PO Box 37
Nuku'alofa
Kingdom of Tonga		 Ph: +676 25 334

Email: info@thekingdomoftonga.com
Website: www.thekingdomoftonga.com

Chief Executive Officer:
Sakopo Lolohea
 Ph: +676 25 334
 Email: sloloheatvb@gmail.com
Marketing Manager:
Sandra Fifita
 Ph: +676 25 334
 Email: sandraf@thekingdomoftonga.com
Vava'u Office:
Bruno Toke
 Ph: +676 70 115
 Email: brunot@thekingdomoftonga.com
Ha'apai Office:
 Ph: +676 60733
Inbound Operator:
Maria Tu'itavake
Ezi World Holidays & Travel Ltd		     Email: maria.tuitavake@tongaholidays.to
Friends Tourist Centre:
Corner of Taufa'ahau Rd and Salote Road
Nuku'alofa
Kingdom of Tonga		 Ph: +676 26 323 Website: www.friendstonga.com

Contacts international

Tonga Visitors Bureau:
New Zealand Representativ          
Angela Afeaki		                      Email: nztongatourism@gmail.com

Trade resources


Practical information

Languages
Tongan is the official language of the Kingdom, although English is widely spoken by most Tongans.

Currency
The Tongan dollar is the Pa’anga. While most major credit cards are accepted in Tonga. Main centres have banking and money exchange facilities.

Climate
In the summer from December to April the temperatures are warmer and more humid and the winter months from May to November are cooler and dryer. Overall Tonga enjoys a climate that is extremely comfortable and pleasant year around.

Communications
Tonga has two major telcos, Tonga Communications Corporation TCC and Digicel Tonga. Both offer satellite connection, email, fax, telephone and mobile phone services.

Business Hours
Tonga’s businesses operate Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30pm. On Saturday from 8.30am to 12 noon. All businesses are closed on Sundays. This includes most cafés and bars. Food is available in hotels and resorts.

Drinking Water
In main centres and resorts tap water is treated and safe. However in more outlying areas it is advisable to drink bottled water.

Electricity
Electricity in Tonga is 240 volts AC Hz/50 cycle.

International Airport
Located on the main island of TongaTapu, Fua’amotu International Airport is a modern, efficient airport catering for international flights from Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa and the USA.

Traditional Customs
Because Tonga has strong Christian values, Tonga is very conservative, especially when it comes to dress. Tongan law prohibits anyone appearing in public without a shirt and it is not acceptable to wear revealing clothing such as brief shorts or skirts, bikinis etc in public or when swimming at public beaches. While this dress is acceptable at resorts it is not acceptable in public as adult Tongans swim fully clothed.

Tipping
Tipping is not expected in Tonga but is always appreciated as a reward for good service


Did you know

Unlike Fiji, Samoa or Tahiti, the Kingdom of Tonga has never been affected by colonisation. Tonga today still remains proudly Tongan and true to its ancient cultures and traditions. Largely undiscovered by the Tourist hordes, Tonga remains the last unspoilt destination in the South Pacific.