Tourism
October visitor boom: Tourism enjoys healthy bump in visitor numbers
Tuesday 28 November 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry has been buoyed by impressive visitor arrival figures for October, providing a much-needed boost as the low season approaches.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Jet aircraft line the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport
Thursday 9 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands News reader Kevin Cook captured this image of Rarotonga International Airport on Wednesday.
Fiji Airways inaugural charter flight lands at Rarotonga airport with nine Pacific leaders
Tuesday 7 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
The inaugural Fiji Airways charter flight from Nadi to Rarotonga touched down at Rarotonga International Airport at midnight on Sunday, with nine Pacific leaders and their delegations arriving for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.
Resort ready to roll out the red carpet (and smiles!)
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
Nautilus Resort in Muri is ready to welcome Pacific Island leaders who will be attending the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Rarotonga.
Refurbished rooms ready for Forum guests
Saturday 4 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum, Tourism
The Edgewater Resort and Spa and Club Raro Resort are looking forward to welcoming Pacific Islands Forum delegates to their resorts.
New programme to develop next generation of Cook Islands tourism leaders
Thursday 2 November 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Education, Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation (CIT), Air New Zealand, and Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) have partnered to launch the Cook Islands Tourism Leadership Programme.
Cooks Tourism announces people’s choice awards
Monday 16 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
To mark World Tourism Day this year, Cook Islands Tourism (CIT) has launched the Cook Islands People’s Choice Awards.
MFAI secures seat on NZ flight to bring home remaining residents
Saturday 14 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The remaining 28 Cook Islands residents in Jerusalem were set to fly out of Tel Aviv early this morning as the Israel-Hamas war enters its eighth day. Rashneel Kumar reports.
Cook Islands welcomes more non-stop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Tourism
Ahead of next year’s Easter holidays, Jetstar is launching a fourth weekly service between Sydney and Rarotonga.
Govt in talks with Australia to evacuate Cook Islanders, if situation deteriorates
Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands government is in talks with Australia to evacuate 28 Cook Islanders and residents sheltering in Jericho if the Israeli-Hamas conflict escalates further. Rashneel Kumar and Losirene Lacanivalu report.
New water safety signs in place amid increased rescue reports
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Local, National, Tourism
Cook Islands Tourism says they have received reports of several visitors being rescued after ignoring verbal advice in relation to the Avaavaroa and Rutaki passages in Rarotonga.
Tourism welcomes Hawaii ticket specials but calls for more flights
Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
‘What will make the biggest difference is when frequency will be able to be increased’ Cooks tourism operators have welcomed sale airfares between Rarotonga and Honolulu but are still calling for an increase in flights.
Cook Islanders on their way home: Remaining 28 to depart Israel on Friday
Tuesday 10 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics, Tourism
Cook Islanders stranded in war-torn Israel are making their way home as Israeli-Hamas conflict intensifies.
Robotics team overcomes bag delay, ready to compete at Global Challenge
Saturday 7 October 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Tourism
The Cook Islands Robotics team has overcome a jittery start to get their campaign underway at the 2023 FIRST Global Challenge in Singapore this weekend.
Cook Islands to host first-ever Airport Day in the Pacific
Friday 6 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Tourism
An exciting new initiative called Airport Day, tailored to the needs of Pacific Island airports, will be hosted by Airport Authority Cook Islands early next month.
‘Our guardian angels’: Terminally-ill visitor thanks community for help
Monday 18 September 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Features, Health, In Depth, National, Tourism
A terminally-ill Australian grandfather, whose dying wish was to holiday in Rarotonga with his family, was faced with spending his final trip in “crippling, excruciating pain” – until the Cooks community stepped in.
Cooks resort group nabs three trophies at travel awards
Tuesday 12 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Features, Go Local, National, Tourism, Weekend
A Cook Islands resort group has scooped three trophies at the World Travel Awards.
Supporting international charter flights to Aitutaki
Monday 11 September 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Economy, National, Outer Islands, Tourism
Should there be an increase in international charter flights to Aitutaki, basing border officials in Aitutaki will be explored, says Principal Immigration Officer, Chere Arthur.
More dialogue and partnership needed between Air New Zealand and the Cooks tourism industry
Wednesday 6 September 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Partnership and true dialogue was the message echoed across the room from the tourism community to representatives of Air New Zealand.
