By Kevin Teme A planned meeting between PNG Tourism Promotion Authority and the relevant concerned authorities and partners in bringing an Australian National Rugby Leagure (NRL) Premiership round to Papua New Guinea in the year 2024/2025 went successful on the weekend during the magic round in Brisbane. This is in light of PNGTPA’s drive to develop Sports Tourism in PNG through its MICE program. Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions; an area which they believe can showcase PNG to the world. and generate greater awareness about PNG as a desirable tourism destination. Image: L-R: David Rawling (Justin Olam’s Manager), Simon Pih (TPA rep), Trip-A-Deal Founder Managing Director Norm Black, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture Hon Isi Henry Leonard, TPA CEO, Eric Mossman Uvovo and TPA’s Marketing DIrector Alice Kuaningi during one of their meeting with Norm Black. PIcture by KEVIN TEME in Brisbane “There are massive benefits from Sports Tourism given the bigger picture of