Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
Australia reopened its border to all fully vaccinated visa holders on February 20, welcoming the return of international travellers and other visitors for the first time in nearly two years.
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islanders intending to travel to Australia can do so after the country reopened its borders to fully vaccinated visa holders on Sunday, welcoming the return of tourists, business travellers, and other visitors.
Tuesday 8 February 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Unvaccinated over 18 who need to go to New Zealand for medical reasons can still get there but not with Air New Zealand, says Secretary of Health Bob Williams.
Saturday 29 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Travellers heading to the Cook Islands, including returning residents, are being reminded to check the details on their Covid-19 test certificates to ensure they fall within the required 48-hour pre-departure window.
Thursday 27 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
The Arataki Cook Islands team are the Covid-19 health and safety officers responsible for the Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) that are required by travellers departing Rarotonga for the Pa Enua (by sea or air travel).
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
A leading Pacific health expert has called Cook Islands Government’s decision to keep its borders open to visitors ‘risky’ but welcomed additional measures as the country ramps up preparation to face Omicron.
Friday 14 January 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Tourism
The arrival terminal at the Rarotonga international airport was a flurry of activity yesterday afternoon for the first flight to mark the border reopening from Auckland, with masked tourism operators and families waiting to welcome guests and their loved ones back.
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Tourism
Health Ministry Te Marae Ora (TMO) has thanked local businesses Landholdings Ltd, Ocean Fresh and all of their staff, for their generous donation of a Covid-19 testing facility at the Rarotonga airport.
Thursday 13 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Cook Islands is preparing to welcome its first flight of international visitors in nearly five-months despite ongoing concerns surrounding the developing Omicron variant.
Wednesday 12 January 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in National, Tourism
An air link between Niue and the Cook Islands is expected to happen before June this year.
Tuesday 11 January 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
The Cook Islands tourism industry is ready to welcome Kiwis back on Thursday when quarantine-free travel resumes with New Zealand, but is still wary about Omicron getting into the country.
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Tourism
The executives of the Cook Islands Voyaging Society were beyond excited to receive a fresh watermaker, which will enhance life on Vaka Marumaru Atua for voyagers and also help the Pa Enua with their water supply where it’s needed.
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Tourism
Air Rarotonga have had a booming busy festive season with Aitutaki proving to be a popular holiday destination for Rarotonga locals who have made the most of local deals before the borders open to tourists on Thursday next week.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Properties with pools are hot on the list for staycation options over Christmas and New Year, says Cook Islands Tourism Council president Liana Scott.
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
The January 13 border reopening plans will go ahead but the Government says it is keeping a close eye on the new Covid-19 variant Omicron that is shutting borders around the world.
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Tourism
Families tucked under umbrellas with their ‘Welcome Home’ signs stood patiently at the Rarotonga International Airport to get a glimpse of their loved ones who arrived on the last repatriation flight for 2021 from Auckland yesterday.
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Close to 200 people are scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga on the fourth managed return flight from New Zealand today.
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, Tourism
Flights are sold out during the first days Cook Islands will welcome visitors again.
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in National, Tourism
Two friends who came to Rarotonga for a working holiday from New Zealand had their December flights cancelled earlier this month leaving them confused.