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Gradual reopening of borders from May 1, 2021

The President of French Polynesia, Mr. Edouard Fritch, and the High Commissioner of the Republic in French Polynesia, Mr Dominique Sorin, confirmed the reopening of The Islands of Tahiti to tourism on May 1st during a press conference today.

This reopening will be first extended to the countries identified with “limited epidemic risk” and for the time being, only the United States is concerned.

Travel from “countries with high epidemic risk” will remain restricted to the three compelling reasons (health, family, work) for the time being. . The health situation in France and in Europe does not allow an opening at this stage; it will be necessary to verify the effects of their confinement that needs to be lifted by the national authorities before allowing the access to these markets.

This gradual reopening will be accompanied by a new travelers health protocol that will take into account vaccinated travelers and those who are immunized in order to continue controlling the health situation in The Islands Of Tahiti and to protect its population as well as its visitors. These new entry formalities will be published on the website: www.TahitiTourisme.com  shortly.

French Polynesia obtains the international certification “Safe Travels by WTTC”
“Safe Travels by WTTC” is the world’s first global health and safety label for travel and tourism, designed specifically to deal with COVID-19 and other similar health situations.

After reviewing the protocols and awareness actions deployed by French Polynesia, Mrs. Gloria GUEVARA, President and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), declared that she was delighted to recognize the country’s efforts in the implementation of health security measures in accordance with the global “Safe Travels by WTTC” protocols.

For the CEO of Tahiti Tourisme, Jean-Marc MOCELLIN, “this is an additional asset for the destination, which has distinguished itself with its avant-garde health protocol; it also allows us to promote our tourism providers who have been totally involved in this process from the start of this crisis. ”

For the Minister of Tourism, Nicole BOUTEAU, “this recognition of our efforts by a global organization reassures our partners and visitors; Moreover, the UNWTO also wishes to share the presentation of French Polynesia within its network in order to inspire other destinations. ”

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Travel restrictions to French Polynesia starting Wednesday February 3rd, 2021

Faced with the resurgence of COVID-19 cases around the world and in order to preserve French Polynesia which has for its part, shown significant improvement for several consecutive weeks, the authorities have decided to temporarily suspend travel to French Polynesia including for tourists from all origins until further notice.

As of Wednesday, February 3rd, travel are authorized only for travelers who can justify one of the compelling reasons (health, professional, family, return home) as described on the website of the High Commission. The Islands of Tahiti will be extending their closure through the month of April with the objective to open in May.

All travelers aged 11 and over who travel to French Polynesia by air are subject to the following mandatory conditions:

Prior to boarding:

        • Proof of a negative RT-PCR test (any RT-PCR test listed on this FDAsite is allowed) carried out within three days prior to their international air departure. If the result is not obtained in due time, a certificate of completion of the RT-PCR test must be presented to the airline company, together with a negative result to an antigen test performed on the day of boarding. Any antigen test listed on this FDA site is acceptable for the same-day test in the event the RT-PCR test result was not received. Self-tests are not accepted.
        • Present the receipt of the health registration from the Etis.pf platform (Electronic Travel Information System).
        • Present the certificate of derogatory travel HERE and the declaration on honour HERE completed and signed

During the stay:

  • Every traveler is subjected to a 14-day quarantine in strict isolation in Tahiti, in a dedicated site at passengers’ own expense or at home. The request for home quarantine must be completed 72 hours before the departure flight to French Polynesia by the passenger. Download the home quarantine request form HERE to be sent to the following address: formulairequarantainedomicile@sante.gov.pf.
  • Carry out an RT-PCR test on the 12th day of the quarantine. If the test is negative, the person will be able to leave the isolation after fourteen days.

Prior to departure (returning in United States only):

  • Beginning January 26, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all passengers 2 years of age or older on a flight to the United States, regardless of their immunization status, to present at check-in :
    • A negative result from a Covid-19 viral test carried out within 3 days prior to their international flight;
    • or, in the case of a previous Covid-19 infection within the last 3 months prior to departure, a positive viral test result, along with an official letter from a physician indicating that the passenger has made a full recovery and is authorized to travel;
  • The possible options for testing prior to departure are available HERE. For travelers who could not carry out their test before reaching the international airport, antigenic testing are available at Tahiti Faa’a Airport. Hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travelers staying in the islands need to ensure to reach Tahiti no later than 4:00 p.m to have enough time to get tested at the airport’s Covid Center.

Also, the authorities of French Polynesia have declared a state of health emergency with the application of reinforced measures through February 15, 2021.

A curfew is in effect on the islands of Tahiti and Moorea. All trips, circulation or movement in public areas are prohibited, every day, between 9:00 pm and 4:00 am through February 15, 2021 with the possibility to be extended. The official statement can be downloaded on the website of the High Commission.

 

Covid-19 testing information for travelers returning from the islands of tahiti 

The Islands of Tahiti Testing Locations

With the list of nations requiring negative COVID-19 tests to be taken prior to departure continuing to expand, government agencies within French Polynesia including The Louis Malardé Institute, the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Tourism, are currently working together to find solutions to meet this growing demand.

Please review the list of current options for travelers that are required to take a test prior to departure.

Locations in Tahiti

  • Louis Malardé Institute (ILM) in Papeete

Address: COVID FARE at the crossroad between rue des Poilus Tahitiens and of rue du 5 mars 1797, Papeete
Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The traveler must present himself at the Institute 72 hours before departure with his Airline ticket. The traveler will be provided with an ID and access code to download their results from the institute website.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 17,100 xpf per person.
The cost for an antigenic test is 5,700 xpf per person.*

  • Nahoata’s Laboratory in Pirae

Address: Crossroad between avenue Pomare and rue Tuterai tane, Pirae
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 54 33 33. For samples taken before 2pm, the results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.
Antigenic tests are not available.

  • Tamanu’s Laboratory, Tamanu Shopping Center in Punaauia

Address: Centre commercial Tamanu, 1st floor
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Closed on Sundays.

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 42 94 00. For samples taken before 2pm, the results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.
Antigenic tests are not available.

Locations in Moorea

  • The Moorea Laboratory,

Address: PK 3.5 Mountain-side in Tiaia, Maherepa
Hours: Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Closed on Sundays

It is recommended to make an appointment as early as possible by phone at 40 55 05 85. The results are available the same afternoon and accessible remotely via a secure server. Each patient will be given an identifier to download their results.

The cost for an RT-PCR test is 16 074 xpf per person.
Antigenic tests are not available.

 * The traveller should check with the health authorities of the country of destination what type of test is required but an RT-PCR test will cover all requirements.

Manava hotels enhanced health and safety protocols

Papeete, June 2, 2020

The comfort, well-being and health of our guests and staff has always been at the heart of our core values. At a time, when the world is going through an unprecedented crisis with the covid -19 pandemic, Manava Hotels have received approval to re-open by following the destinations enhanced protocolsTherefore, South Pacific Management in collaboration with Manava Hotels have developed the new informational, “Manava STAYSAFE” guide.

Manava STAYSAFE” is a set of reinforced health prevention and protection measures to ensure the safety of our guests and staff.

Below is a partial list of the new COVID-19 prevention measures which will be implemented in the Manava Hotels:

  • Face masks or coverings will be required for team members.
  • Hand Sanitizer will be available in the common areas of the hotels
  • Contactless check-in
  • Improved room cleaning procedures
  • Continuous cleaning of all common areas
  • Cleaning of all apparatus before and after each use
  • Reduction of contact points in the room
  • New standards to ensure social distancing measures throughout the hotel including the restaurants and bars

Every effort is made to ensure that our guests enjoy their stay with a sense of safely and peace of mind.

The “MANAVA STAYSAFE” guide will continue to evolve over time according to the recommendations and legal requirements imposed by the government and local/ international health organizations.

COVID-19 : the closure of hotels Manava Suite Resort Tahiti & Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea will be extended until June 30, 2020

Due to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result of the latest government announcements, the closure of the hotels Manava Suite Resort Tahiti and Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea will be extended until June 30, 2020. The dates of hotel closures may be extended again according to the evolution of the situation.

If you need any further information, please contact us by email : res@spmhotels.pf 
We will endeavor to respond to you as soon as possible.

We thank you for your understanding and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotels very soon.

Sincerly,

The Management

COVID-19 : Manava Suite Resort Tahiti et Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea will be closed until May 31, 2020

PAPEETE – April 16, 2020

Due to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic and as a result of the latest government announcements, the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti and Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea will be closed until May 31, 2020. The dates of hotel closures may be extended according to the evolution of the situation.

If you need any further information, please contact us by email : res@spmhotels.pf 
We will endeavor to respond to you as soon as possible.

We thank you for your understanding and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to our hotels very soon.

SPM rachète l’hôtel Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea

PAPEETE – 2 Octobre 2019 – South Pacific Management (SPM) s’est porté acquéreur de l’intégralité des actions de la société Compagnie Touristique Polynésienne (CTP), propriétaire de l’hôtel Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea.

Le Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea a ouvert en 2001 avec un concept novateur de Bungalows jardin avec piscine privée, les premiers sur l’île de Moorea.
Classé 4 étoiles, le Manava Moorea propose 28 Bungalows sur l’eau, 8 Bungalows plage, 28 Bungalows jardin avec piscine privée et 26 chambres, pour une capacité totale de 90 clefs.
Le Manava Moorea met à disposition de sa clientèle un restaurant « Mahanai », deux bars « Autera’a » et « Matiehani », une large piscine à débordement, une boutique et trois salles de conférence d’une capacité de 130 personnes.

SPM va engager un plan de rénovations au sein de l’hôtel en vue de satisfaire à l’évolution des attentes de la clientèle et d’améliorer les prestations.
Toujours précurseur dans le monde de l’hôtellerie, le Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea a également su anticiper les attentes de ses clients en matière d’environnement et de responsabilité sociétale. L’hôtel s’inscrit ainsi dans un processus de mise en place d’un système de gestion environnementale et sociétale répondant aux exigences de la norme EarthCheck. SPM entend poursuivre dans cette voie.

SPM gère le Manava Suite Resort Tahiti, le Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea et l’atoll privé de Nukutepipi. SPM assure également la commercialisation du navire de croisières Haumana, de l’hôtel Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa ( hôtel 5 étoiles de l’Île de Pâques).
SPM propose de plus une activité d’études, de conseil et d’accompagnement des investisseurs locaux et étrangers dans le cadre de leurs projets touristiques en Polynésie française.

Le conseil d’administration de Lupesina Tahiti Investments déclare :
« Nous avons plaisir à laisser le Manava Beach Resort & Spa dans les mains de South Pacific Management, une société de gestion hôtelière polynésienne qui a fait ses preuves depuis plus de 30 ans. Nous tenons particulièrement à remercier le personnel du Manava Moorea qui a largement contribué à la renommée d’authenticité et au succès de l’hôtel à l’étranger et localement. »

Monsieur Laurent L. Bessou, Président de SPM, déclare :
“SPM et toute son équipe sont ravis de renforcer encore leur rattachement au Manava Moorea et à toute son équipe sur place. SPM gère le Manava depuis son ouverture et a préalablement aussi participé à sa création. SPM est particulièrement attaché à l’équipe hôtelière qui a contribué depuis son ouverture au succès de cet Hôtel dont le caractère polynésien, l’ambiance accueillante et authentique, participent à sa réussite et à sa reconnaissance sur tous les marchés. Le Manava Moorea connait une forte popularité aux USA, en Europe, dans le Pacifique et en Polynésie.”

COVID-19: Manava Suite Resort Tahiti will be closed from March 28 – April 30, 2020.

Dear Customers and Partners,

Following the new entry restrictions due to Covid-19 crisis, the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti will be closed from March 28 – April 30, 2020.

Our team remains available to answer all your questions, if you need any further information please use our website live chat, the following email address operations@weareyoutravel.com or the toll free service +1 866 783 44 96.

During this difficult period, we ask you to take good care of yourself and loved. Be sure to follow the health and security regulations within your areas, our whole team will be waiting for you to return to Tahiti in good health once this situation is under control.

We hope to welcome you back to the Manava Suite Resort Tahiti very soon.

The Management

COVID-19: Manava Beach resort & Spa Moorea will be closed from March 23 – April 30, 2020.

Dear Customers and Partners,

Following the new entry restrictions into French Polynesia due to Covid-19 crisis, the Manava Beach resort & Spa Moorea will be closed from March 23 – April 30, 2020.

Our team remains available to answer all your questions, if you need any further information please use our website live chat, the following email address operations@weareyoutravel.com or the toll free service +1 866 998 42 52.

During this difficult period, we ask you to take good care of yourself and loved. Be sure to follow the health and security regulations within your areas, our whole team will be waiting for you to return to Tahiti in good health once this situation is under control.

We hope to welcome you back to the Manava Beach Resort & Spa Moorea very soon.

The Management

COVID-19 : Temporary closure of the Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa

Tánica Hoteles group has announced that due to the health emergency regarding COVID-19 or coronavirus, it has been decided  to temporarily suspend their operations between March 23rd and April 20th, at the Hangaroa Eco Village & Spa .

This, in order to contribute to the worldwide efforts that are being made to prevent the spread of the virus.

Tánica Hoteles group said “As a company, we see that in this scenario, it is even more relevant to contribute to our purpose of improving people’s lives. We deeply regret this crisis, which has been particularly harsh with our industry, but we believe that we have the responsibility to take care of the health of our visitors, workers and community. We send you all our support and we will stay in touch for whatever you need. ”