11 March 2020

UNWTO and WHO Agree To Further Cooperation in COVID-19 Response

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili led a high- delegation to the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva to further advance the two agencies’ coordinated response to the worldwide Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
11 March 2020

Thousands Will Lose Their Jobs if Hotel Industry Collapses

Samoa Hotel Association President Tupa’i Saleimoa Vaai says the industry is being adversely affected by the coronavirus travel restrictions and it is important to find short term solutions to ensure the social and economic impact on the people of Samoa is mitigated.
11 March 2020

Cruise Lines international Association (CLIA) Statement on COVID-19

As part of the cruise industry’s continued commitment to the health and safety of guests and crew, as well as the residents of port cities and destinations around the world, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading voice of the global cruise industry, announced today the adoption of additional enhanced screening measures in response to COVID-19.
11 March 2020

Novel Coronavirus Disease Information for Travelling to the the Cook Islands

Pursuant to s9A of the Entry Residence and Departure Act 1972 the following travel restrictions are in place: Persons intending to travel to the Cook Islands who have been to the following countries within the last 14 days will be denied entry into the Cook Islands.