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The Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority (PNGTPA) has thanked the PNG Tourism Summit & Trade Exhibition 2026 sponsors and partners whose financial and in-kind contributions helped deliver the Summit and Trade Exhibition, held on 13–14 October at APEC Haus in Port Moresby.
The event brought together government representatives, industry leaders, tourism operators, investors and development partners to discuss opportunities for tourism development, investment and sustainable growth.
Mineral Resources Development Company (MRDC) led the sponsorship contributions as Platinum Sponsor, contributing K250,000.
Gold Sponsors contributed K100,000 each:
Bronze Sponsors contributed K50,000 each:
PNGTPA Chief Executive Officer, Mr Eric Mossman Uvovo, thanked the sponsors for supporting a national platform for collaboration and tourism development.
“On behalf of the Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority, I extend our sincere gratitude to MRDC for leading the way as our Platinum Sponsor, and to all our Gold and Bronze Sponsors for their generous contributions towards the PNG Tourism Summit & Trade Exhibition 2026.”
PNGTPA also acknowledged the in-kind contributions of Telikom PNG Limited, the National Museum and Art Gallery, National Cultural Commission, Pacific Industries – Pepsi PNG, Jack’s PNG Ltd, PNG Air, Air Niugini, Coral Sea Hotels, Crowne Plaza Residences, Port Moresby Nature Park, Alibi Bar & Grill, Sidaam Restaurant, Paradise Foods Limited, Loloata Island Resort, Lamana Hotel and Ela Motors.
Their support helped meet transport, logistics, accommodation, cultural programming and other operational requirements for the Summit and Trade Exhibition.
“We also acknowledge our supporting partners whose financial, logistical, transport, accommodation, cultural and institutional assistance helped make this important national event possible. Your contributions reflect a shared belief in the potential of tourism to create employment, attract investment, empower local communities and support sustainable economic development,” said Mr Uvovo.
The Summit provided opportunities to exchange ideas on destination marketing, infrastructure, cultural heritage, hospitality and sustainable tourism, while encouraging greater private sector participation in the industry.
Mr Uvovo emphasised that continued cooperation between government, industry, development partners and local communities would be essential to building a strong and sustainable tourism sector.
“The support demonstrated by our sponsors and partners is greatly appreciated. We look forward to building on these relationships and continuing to work together to create opportunities for our people, strengthen local businesses and grow tourism as an important pillar of Papua New Guinea’s economy,” Mr Uvovo said.◼️
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