Learn Tahitian with Parau Ohie

InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa launches its “Parau ‘ōhie” app for Tahitian cultural immersion

BLOGS, Resort, Within the Resort

May 17, 2024

Tahiti, May 15, 2024 – InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa is proud to announce the launch of its “Parau ‘ōhie” app, designed to offer staff and guests an immersion in Polynesian culture, highlighting the Tahitian language, a jewel of our heritage.

In response to our staff’s desire to learn or relearn Tahitian and our guests’ growing desire to discover Polynesia’s linguistic wealth, InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa has taken the initiative of creating the Parau ‘ōhie app.

“It was our encounter with e-reo, a Tahitian language learning platform, and our cultural commitment, that led us to start this exciting project,” says Clara Joffre, CSR Manager at InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa. “We’re delighted to offer our guests a new dimension to their Polynesian experience, allowing them to discover the Tahitian language and immerse themselves in local life.”

“Parau ‘ōhie” is much more than just a language app. In addition to offering a game section and an online lexicon for learning the meaning and pronunciation of new words and expressions, the app offers a complete immersion in Polynesian culture. Users have access to practical information on the cultural events organized by the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, as well as on the ornithological and botanical trails to be discovered within the hotel.

Our goals are clear:

• To invite all our customers and partners to download this application before their trip, so that they can start their Polynesian adventure even before arriving in the territory.

• To engage with our staff encouraging them to make learning the Tahitian language fun.

This application will serve as a guide throughout guests’ stay, allowing them to exchange a few words in Tahitian and discover the wealth of local flora and fauna. It will also be a valuable training tool for our staff, helping them to deepen their knowledge of the Tahitian language and the hotel’s cultural and natural heritage.

“Parau ‘ōhie” is now available for download.

For more information on the “Parau ‘ōhie” application, please contact: Clara JOFFRE,
CSR Manager InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, in charge of regional coordination
Tel: +689 40 86 52 15 | Email: clara.joffre@ihg.com