Tourism – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Thu, 10 Oct 2024 19:11:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Public Accounts Committee recommends seed fund for Pa Enua tourism https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/tourism/public-accounts-committee-recommends-seed-fund-for-pa-enua-tourism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-accounts-committee-recommends-seed-fund-for-pa-enua-tourism https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/tourism/public-accounts-committee-recommends-seed-fund-for-pa-enua-tourism/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:58:45 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272998 The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that Cook Islands Tourism encourage and pioneer a debt or equity fund designed to provide seed investment for Pa Enua tourism projects.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/tourism/public-accounts-committee-recommends-seed-fund-for-pa-enua-tourism/feed/ 0 To Tatou Vai has legal authority to  charge water tariff, says CIIC chair https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/economy/tourism/to-tatou-vai-has-legal-authority-to-charge-water-tariff-says-ciic-chair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=to-tatou-vai-has-legal-authority-to-charge-water-tariff-says-ciic-chair Tue, 01 Oct 2024 18:53:52 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272729 Rarotonga water authority, To Tatou Vai (TTV), has the right to charge water tariffs for supply and services, says Cook Islands Investment Corporation (CIIC) chair Fletcher Melvin.

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]]> Tourism honours industry favourites https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/tourism/tourism-honours-industry-favourites/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tourism-honours-industry-favourites Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:05:59 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272645 The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation celebrated the tourism industry and its hardworking staff through the People’s Choice Awards, recognising individuals and businesses that have made significant contributions to the sector.

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]]> Dog attacks on the rise again https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/tourism/dog-attacks-on-the-rise-again/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dog-attacks-on-the-rise-again Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:19:58 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272606 Concerns about the rising number of dog attacks are growing after recent incidents in which students fell off their bikes while being chased by dogs and a tourist was bitten on the side of the road.

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]]> Tourism contribution set to surpass half-billion dollar mark https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/tourism/tourism-set-to-surpass-half-billion-dollar-mark/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tourism-set-to-surpass-half-billion-dollar-mark Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:40:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272534 Tourism’s contribution to the Cook Islands economy is set to surpass half a billion dollars this year, according to the Cook Islands Visitor Economy Factsheet released today.

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]]> Crew overtime leads to Jetstar flight cancellation https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/tourism/crew-overtime-leads-to-jetstar-flight-cancellation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crew-overtime-leads-to-jetstar-flight-cancellation Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:13:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272532 The strictly regulated operating hours for crew members on the Jetstar JQ130 flight from Rarotonga to Auckland, were exceeded leading to the cancellation of flight on Monday night.

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]]> New council president pledges to drive tourism development https://www.cookislandsnews.com/uncategorised/internal/national/tourism/new-council-president-pledges-to-drive-tourism-development/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-council-president-pledges-to-drive-tourism-development Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:55:45 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271814 The newly appointed president of the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council aims to further develop the tourism sector in the Cook Islands, building upon the progress made since the Covid-19 pandemic.

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]]> Tourism calls for fair water tariffs https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/tourism/tourism-calls-for-fair-water-tariffs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tourism-calls-for-fair-water-tariffs Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:18:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271760 Cook Islands tourism industry has raised concerns about the incoming water tariffs for commercial users and has emphasised the importance of fair and equitable pricing for both businesses and residents.

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]]> Carr elected new president of Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/economy/tourism/carr-elected-new-president-of-cook-islands-tourism-industry-council/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carr-elected-new-president-of-cook-islands-tourism-industry-council Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:05:34 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271599 Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council has elected Tere Carr, owner of Lagoon Breeze Villas, as its new president for 2024-2025 financial year.

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]]> Kiwi’s 63rd Rarotonga return https://www.cookislandsnews.com/uncategorised/internal/national/tourism/kiwis-63rd-rarotonga-return/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kiwis-63rd-rarotonga-return Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:57:24 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271428 An 82-year-old New Zealander is visiting Rarotonga for the 63rd time after falling deeply in love with the island during an accidental visit in the 1970s.

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