Economy
Tourism has new CEO
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation yesterday named Halatoa Fua as its new chief executive.
Minister gives update on Reef receivership
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Minister of Transport Tom Marsters says he knows of 15 entities that have expressed interest in buying the Reef Group, which went into receivership last week.
Over 60,000 Facebook users like the Cooks
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s facebook fans have reached 63,831 – over four times the number two years ago.
Tourism forum starts tomorrow
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The annual tourism forum is being held in the Cook Islands this week, with over 60 international travel wholesalers and agents from 13 countries here to see what the country has to offer.
Clever Cook Islanders excel
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Two young Cook Islanders are taking a step up in their Kiwi careers.
6% increase in visitor numbers
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The annual Cook Islands tourism industry forum will begin this week on a high note following news of a six percent quarterly increase in visitor numbers from the same period last year.
Quality assurance back in place
Monday 3 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Overseas travel wholesalers and agents attending the tourism forum this week may be reassured to know the tourism industry accreditation scheme is up and running again.
Departure tax incorporated in ticket
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The last passengers that had to pay a $55 departure tax left on a flight from Rarotonga International Airport yesterday afternoon.
Cooks at workers' rights meet
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Economy
Over 1200 delegates represented 20 million public servants from 135 countries at a workers’ congress in Durban, South Africa.
'Can-do attitude' wins award
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Economy
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management has awarded Kevin Hosking employee of the year.
Young chemist sought for US trip
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Economy
A young Cook Islands chemist is urgently being sought to go on an all-expenses paid, month-long trip to the United States to research manganese nodules.
Sharp gifts help HTTC
Friday 30 November 2012 | Published in Economy
A Rockhampton mother and daughter have donated three cooking kits to encourage Rarotonga students study hospitality at home.
BTIB donation request 'not bribery'
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Economy
The Business, trade and investment board have sent a letter to local businesses they have dealt with over the year to ask for donations for their staff Christmas party on Saturday.
Activity aplenty at Trade Days
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Paddlers, tourists and locals had the chance to sample genuine Cook Islands products when the two-day Vaka Eiva Trade Days got underway yesterday.
'Early days' for China tourism
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands recently participated at the biggest travel mart in Asia, which brought together around 1000 international buyers from over 100 countries and regions.
Local crafts on show
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Artist Rennie Peyroux’s original Atiu warrior-inspired shirts was one of the highlights of last week’s Takuvaine and Tutakimoa Market held on the grassy area across from the Banana Court in Avarua.
ADB loans millions to the Cooks
Wednesday 28 November 2012 | Published in Economy
The Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of NZD7.25 million to boost economic activity in the Cook Islands.
Japan at top of the table
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s director of sales and marketing Karla Eggelton tacked on a visit to Japan after her trip to China to look at drumming up visitor numbers from these countries.
South America an emerging market
Tuesday 27 November 2012 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation is looking to expand the repertoire of visitors to the Cooks to include those who don’t traditionally visit South Pacific islands.
Traditions produce better crops
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Economy
Local crops and agriculture techniques need to be strengthened to provide the country with food security, says the agricultural ministry’s director of policy and planning.