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STA not consulted, tour operators warn new airport charges could deter visitors

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 28 February 2026, 9:00PM

Samoa’s tourism operators are warning that newly implemented airport charges could discourage visitors and disrupt overseas trade relationships, while the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) says it was not consulted prior to the increases.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 28 February 2026, 9:00PM
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