Economy
Four liners due next month
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Four cruise ships are expected to arrive in the Cook Islands next month.
White takes on a new role
Thursday 31 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) says it is delighted to announce the appointment of Shelley White to the newly created role of general manager of Te Manava Luxury Villas and Spa.
Mentors ready to help businesses
Thursday 24 January 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Sooner rather than later those who are starting into business, or have established businesses and need sound impartial advice and support, are strongly advised to sign up for the upcoming mentoring programme, scheduled to begin in March.
Focus on destination development
Tuesday 8 January 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands Tourism Corporation will focus on key destination development initiatives to boost the industry this year.
Tepaki to release $300m plan
Saturday 5 January 2019 | Published in Economy
Merchant of Paradise plans to release its $300 million “integration development” plan for the outer islands and part one of Merchant of Paradise’s two-part “Paradise Prosperity Plan” to the government next week.
More to receive Christmas bonus
Friday 21 December 2018 | Published in Economy
The government will pay out the annual Christmas bonus to eligible beneficiaries today.
Locals value tourism - survey
Wednesday 19 December 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
A survey has found that an overwhelming number of Cook Islanders feel that tourism is good for the country.
Large CI delegation at blue economy meeting
Friday 30 November 2018 | Published in Economy
A large delegation of Cook Islands government officials from the environment, marine and seabed mineral sectors, together with representatives from Te Ipukarea Society and Korero o te Orau attended a three day conference in Nairobi, Kenya, on the role of the Blue Economy in advancing the achievement of sustainable development and the 2030 Agenda.
Cruise ships hit by bad weather
Tuesday 27 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
About 20 per cent of the cruise ships to the Cook Islands this year were unable to transfer passengers to the shore during their visits to Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Beach resort awarded 'best in the Pacific'
Monday 26 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium, previously known as the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa, has been recognised as the best family resort (or hotel) in the Pacific Islands.
Cruise ship cancels island visit
Wednesday 14 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The captain of the visiting cruise ship Maasdam decided to cancel plans to bring passengers ashore by tender after becoming concerned about northerly sea swells off Avatiu early in the morning.
Aussie billions welcomed
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands government has welcomed Australia’s stepped-up Pacific engagement, announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison in Queensland yesterday of a package of cooperation and development initiatives including a new Pacific Infrastructure Financing Facility.
Aussie billions welcomed
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Economy
The Cook Islands government has welcomed Australia’s stepped-up Pacific engagement, announced by Australian prime minister Scott Morrison in Queensland yesterday of a package of cooperation and development initiatives including a new Pacific Infrastructure Financing Facility.
Migrant worker issues outlined
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
The director of Labour and Consumer Services (Labco) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs Sandrina Thondoo presented an updated report on Labour and Consumer Services at the Tourism Global Breakfast Update last week.
Another day, another cruise ship visit
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Economy
Hundreds of passengers from aboard the second cruise ship to visit Rarotonga in two days disembarked in tenders to explore the island yesterday.
Australia to spend $2 billion in Pacific
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Plans by Australia to donate AUD 2 billion towards infrastructure development in the Pacific were with enthusiasm yesterday by deputy prime minister and finance minister Mark Brown.
Foreign workers make 10 per cent of workforce
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Foreign workers make up under 10 per cent of the workforce and not 20 per cent as reported in a story in CINews last week.
Key lessons for tourism from regional meet
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Programmes and opportunities to advance the region in sustainable principles and practices were the key lessons for Cook Islands Tourism Corporation at the 28th Council of Tourism Ministers Meeting.
Foreign worker numbers rise
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy
Foreign workers now make up 20 per cent of our population.
Five ships expected this month
Friday 2 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
Five more cruise ships are expected in the Cook Islands in the remaining month of the year.