The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation today announced the resignation of Kerryn Cook as General Manager for Australia as of 25th July 2016. Since starting in 2011, Kerryn played a crucial role building the presence of the Cook Islands in the Australian market with the destination achieving an 11% growth in Australian visitor arrivals over this period. ... read more
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Tourism provides an opportunity to empower Pacific people through improved access to quality education and vocational training. The future of tourism in the Pacific hinges on the ability of our Pacific island countries to deliver quality services that exceed visitors’ expectations. Tourism therefore requires a skilled, well-trained and motivated workforce to bridge the gap between industry demand for qualified and skilled staff and what is available locally.
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2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015. In the region, The South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) is working hard ... read more
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The boutique Seabreeze Resort, Samoa has won “Samoa’s Leading Hotel” for the fifth consecutive year, at the 24th annual World Travel Awards™ held yesterday in Shanghai, China. Voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide, this red-carpet event is considered the Oscars of the tourism industry and is acknowledged across the globe as the ultimate ... read more
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The South Pacific Tourism Exchange 2017 came to a close this afternoon at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, Australia with a majority of participants expressing their gratification with the two-day event and their commitment to participation in the next SPTE.
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