Visitors to Tonga increased significantly in June-July during the Coronation and other events with the 9508 arrivals in June up 38% on May.
In addition, 3761 passengers arrived in Tonga in the first two-weeks of July on commercial flights. This number does not include the arrivals on special flights.
The Coronation celebrations from 27 June to 7 July filled the capital with overseas guests and Tongans from all over the world.
Tourism Tonga’s latest passenger statistics provided by Air Terminal Services.
April 6169 arrivals, 6532 departures
May 6876 arrivals, 5947 departures
June 9508 arrivals, 5634 departures
Additionally, arriving visitor numbers after the Coronation were expected to be higher as travellers took advantage of cheaper fares on the additional flights coming.