Details of Progressive Activities

Budget

A draft conference budget has been prepared with a total of K941,000.00, this amount is primarily made up of estimated average cost including airfares, accommodation, functions for delegates, representing Ministers, Officials and their delegates. A submission has been made through the Minister for Tourism to the PNG Events Council for funding to support the conference.

The conference has been endorsed by the NEC as an official 30th Anniversary event, and will be the last official International activity for 2005.

Conference venues and accommodation

The support has been good from the hotel Industry members. This support is in a form of discounted accommodation rates for delegates, as well as support with functions and conference facilities.

 Conference Programme

There are two tentative programs discussed:- an operational program and the main program. The operational program is for the organizers and will contain arrival and departure details of all delegates including SPTO executives, support staff and officials along with other operational elements.

The main conference program is for the delegates that will contain details and the timing of the conference activities.

 Theme

“Investing In Our Future”

Sponsors update

• Air Niugini
• Australian High Commission
• Bank South Pacific
• Brian Bell Group of Companies
• Coral Sea Hotels
• Crowne Plaza – Port Moresby
• Hertz Rent- A -Car 
• Holiday Inn. – Port Moresby
• Indonesian Embassy
• PNG Motors
• PNG Sustainable Development
• Post (PNG)
• SP Brewery
• Telikom (PNG Limited)
• National Capital District Commission

Organizing Committees

Executive Committee

• Mr. Peter Vincent - PNGTPA
• Mr. Jim Yomapisi - PNGTPA
• Mr. Collin Taimbari - PNGTPA
• Mr. Peter Aitsi -Total Event Company
• Ms. Ruth Choulai - Pacific Island Trade Investment Com
• Mr. Koriken Levi - Dept. of PM & NEC
• Mr. John Taunakekei - Foreign Affairs - Immigrations
• Mr. Simon Tosali - Treasury Dept
• Mr. Laimo Kabib - Police
• Mr. Garry Seddon - PNGTIA
• Mr. Helix Gaius - NCDC
• Mr. Ombone Kaiku - National Culture Commission
• Mr. Michael Epoko - National Culture Commission
• Mr. Raymond Ray - National Museum
• Mr. Ray Kala - Dept. of Provincial Affairs
• Mr. Thomas Solepa - Liquor Licensing Commission

Ground Committee

• Mr. Koreken Levi - Dept of PM & NEC
• Mr. John Taunakekei - Foreign Affairs - Immigrations
• Mr. Kabib Lamu - Police
• Mr. Daniel Lingnoge - Police
• Mr. Henry Maka - Civil Aviation Authority
• Ms. Rufina Napitalai - NAQIA
• Mr. Frank Babaga - IRC – Customs Clearance
• Mr. Jack Pidik - Air Niugini
• Mr. Udu Vai - NCDC
• Ms. Boio Suria - NCDC
• Ms. Amanda Koivi - NCDC
• Mr. Vincent Onnevagi - N.C.C.
• Mr. David Conn - POM Chamber of Commerce
• Ms. Nou Reva - Crowne Plaza / Holiday Inn – POM
• Mr. Misika Rea - Airways Hotel
• Mr. Martin Gele - Lamana Hotel

Support Staff                                               

• Mr. Peter Aitsi - Total Event Co.
• Ms. Mary Elisha - Total Event Co.
• Ms. Nelly Savia - Total Event Co.
• Ms. Dorothy Koch - Total Event Co.
• Mr. Willie Kalau - Total Event Co.
  

Websites:

http://www.spto.org/conference.shtml
http://www.pngtourism.org.pg